Oona - by Kelly Dipucchio (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br> "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 wates?"-- <p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br> <p><strong>This comical and heartfelt picture book is a winning celebration of invention, creativity, and friendship. With gorgeous underwater scenes and a crowd-pleasing tale, this is one little mermaid who is here to make a splash! </strong></p><p><em><strong>New York Times</strong></em><strong> bestselling author Kelly DiPucchio and illustrator Raissa Figueroa would like to introduce Oona</strong><strong>--the big wide sea's <em>littlest</em> mischief-maker. </strong></p> <p>Oona and her best friend Otto love to search for treasure...and often find trouble instead.</p> <p>Messy trouble.</p> <p>Tricky trouble.</p> <p>Even shark-related trouble.</p> <p>That's never stopped them before, though!</p> <p>After all, no <em>proper</em> 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?</p> <p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br> Oona is undeniably adorable, and her pal Otto is similarly charming. The playful humor is, like Oona herself, "sweet . . . and a little bit salty," bringing together gentleness with just a dash of sass. Disney kids will recognize the book's many nods to <em>The Little Mermaid</em> and appreciate its attempts to diversify the underwater world.--Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books </br></br>"This title celebrates independence, self-confidence, and bravery to try the new even after defeat as Oona becomes aware of the true treasure in her personal effort."--School Library Journal <strong>(starred review)</strong> </br></br>Oona is an adorable protagonist, with her dark skin, enormous Afro, and striped, orange tail. With her ups and downs and her fundamental ebullience, she will easily win fans... [T]he messages of persistence and of valuing the work of one's own creation are strong and effective. A small heroine young readers will be happy to meet. --<em>Kirkus Reviews</em> </br></br>Praise for <em>Dragon Was Terrible</em>: The text and illustrations work together to offer readers a different story--one that is modern and timeless... This is one terribly good dragon tale that will leave readers laughing and with an appreciation for the healing power of a good book. --<em>Kirkus Reviews </em><strong>(starred review)</strong> </br></br>Praise for <em>Everyone Loves Bacon</em>: "Retro art meets wry humor in this very funny tale of hubris set in a diner. Throughout, Wight's expressive illustrations meet DiPucchio's text at every humorous turn as they define the foodstuffs-er, characters with cartoonish panache. A bacon book so funny that perhaps even some vegetarians will love it."--<em>Kirkus Reviews </em><strong>(starred review)</strong> </br></br>"DiPucchio and Wight...tell a comically cautionary story that's worthy of Behind the Music. DiPucchio's short, direct text provides just the right setup for Wight's boisterous, spoofy drawings and egomaniacal star. His bright-eyed anthropomorphism and visual nudges should remind many readers of Veggie Tales at its most supremely silly." --<em>Publishers Weekly</em> </br></br>Delivers lessons on electoral votes, polls, and the reason every vote counts.--The New York Times </br></br>Funny details abound in Pizzoli's cartoon illustrations...The witty, conversational-style narration interjects timely comments. VERDICT: In this laugh-out-loud picture book, the powers of storytelling triumphantly tame the beast. --School Library Journal </br></br>In naive, flattened cartoons, Pizzoli mixes modern and medieval with aplomb as Dragon TP's a castle and spray paints "Dragon was here" on a wall underneath a posted notice from the king promising a reward to whomever stops Dragon. These pictures, combined with DiPucchio's clearly disapproving narrator make Dragon's transgressions all the funnier.--<em>Publishers Weekly</em> </br></br>Praise for <em>Grace for President</em>: DiPucchio and Pham are game gals. Explaining the electoral system to adults isn't easy, but they make it understandable to kids.--<em>Booklist</em> </br></br>Praise for <em>Super Manny Stands Up</em>: This charming story marries the mania for superheroes with a potent anti-bullying message, making it an apt tale for present times.--<em>Kirkus Reviews</em> </br></br>Thought-provoking and timely.--School Library Journal </br></br>VERDICT: This wonderful read-aloud is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.--School Library Journal </br></br>"DiPucchio's...brevity and directness should make an instant connection with readers. Graegin's pencil-and-ink pictures seem unassuming and lighthearted..., but when the lunchroom scene unfolds, the images take on surprising and touching drama, creating a powerful moment of truth."--<em>Publishers Weekly</em>
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