Raissa Figueroa
Author
Publisher
Clarion Books, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Capturing a child's perspective and infused with gentle humor, Raissa Figueroa's tender, insightful look at fathers is an irresistible ode to the bond between daddies and the children they love. Whether it's exploring, learning, dreaming--or anything in between--all daddies love doing things with their kids. In fact, the only thing they love more than spending time with their kids is the kids themselves!"--
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
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Description
"Stepping high, galumphing low, leaping fast, wiggling slow. "I like your moves. But I'm not like you. So I'll just do what I can do." Some like to kick their feet and bend their knees to the music. Others prefer to slip and slide . . . or swoop down . . . or skip high and low! Whatever their style, children will be drawn by David Martin's buoyant rhymes and Raissa Figueroa's vibrant illustrations as Bear, Moose, Snake, and other forest animals dance...
3) Real to me
Author
Publisher
Alfred A. Knopf
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Told from the perspective of an imaginary friend who grapples with the complex feelings of growing apart from their human.
Author
Series
Oona volume 3
Publisher
Katherine Tegen Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
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Description
"A mermaid and her otter friend go on a journey to help a lost beluga whale return to the Arctic."--
5) Oona
Author
Series
Oona volume 1
Publisher
Katherine Tegen Books, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
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Books You May have Missed 2021: Combined
Three, Four Tell Me More: Sparkle and Shine
Titles Worth Trying: Adventure [Grades K-2]
Three, Four Tell Me More: Sparkle and Shine
Titles Worth Trying: Adventure [Grades K-2]
Description
Oona and her best friend Otto love to search for treasure...and often find trouble instead. Messy trouble. Tricky trouble. Even shark-related trouble. That's never stopped them before, though! After all, no proper treasure hunt is without some adventure. But when the grandest treasure yet is stuck in a deep, dark rift, Oona's not sure if she can dive right in. What might be waiting for her in those unknown waters?
Author
Publisher
Clarion Books, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
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Description
When a dragon attacks the kingdom and her parents are too preoccupied with sparkly things to help, the ever resourceful Princess Susan, with the help of some friends, puts into motion a delightfully unexpected plan.
7) Like so
Author
Publisher
Little Simon
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
Just as the sun loves the day and the moon loves the waves, a grandmother shows how her family's love is natural and connected to the world around them.
Author
Publisher
Viking
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
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Description
In this tale inspired by the life of author Toni Morrison, young Toni sets out on a quest for gold with her siblings, but when things do not go as planned, she realizes that finding the perfect ending is all about how you tell the story. Includes biographical note.
Author
Publisher
Playaway Products, LLC
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
A young boy's imagination takes off as he gazes at family photos, whisking him off on a fantastical journey. Along the way, the boy tries exciting and bold new things, ventures into unexplored worlds, and forms deep connections with his multicultural heritage and the ancestors who imbue him with the strength and courage to make a difference. Amerie has written a moving, sweeping, and deeply loving story that is inspired by her own family. It is a...
10) We are one
Author
Publisher
Two Lions
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Two girls--one from a city who lives with her mom, and one who lives by the beach with her dads and brother--come together at a lantern festival in a beautiful story of how we are all one, whether near or far, friend or newcomer."--
Author
Publisher
Roaring Brook Press
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
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Description
The late Civil Rights attorney and activist shares a poignant moment from her childhood beside her wise grandmother, who taught Roundtree the values of self-worth, strength and justice that inspired the co-author's boundary-breaking career.
Author
Series
Oona volume 2
Language
English
Formats
Description
Oona loves to share her inventions with her friends. They're big and bold and LOUD--just like her! But there's one underwater creature who doesn't seem to enjoy Oona's company, or her creations. Stanley the shark! He doesn't care for her squeaky unicorn. And he's far too busy for the Sea Horse Carousel. And oh GOODNESS! Oona's latest hopping, chopping, and popping inventions just make him angry. Oona may not know what Stanley likes, but she does know...
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