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 inbetween--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!
2) Oona
Author
Series
Oona volume 1
Publisher
Katherine Tegen Books, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2021]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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
Series
Oona volume 2
Publisher
Katherine Tegen Books, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
2022.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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,...
4) Real to me
Author
Publisher
Alfred A. Knopf
Pub. Date
2023.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Told from the perspective of an imaginary friend who grapples with the complex feelings of growing apart from their human.
5) 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
Roaring Brook Press
Pub. Date
2021
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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.