Kelly Dipucchio

Oona is one determined little mermaid, but she faces her biggest challenge yet in trying to make friends with Stanley the shark. Whatever will she do? A fun-filled and gorgeously illustrated celebration of friendship, creativity and perseverance.

The big sea's littlest mischief-maker, Oona, is back in another delightful tale from New York Times bestselling author Kelly DiPucchio and illustrator Raissa Figueroa.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 what he doesn't. And maybe that's a good place to start. Because mermaids never stop trying...not when there's a friend out there to make.

Meet a brave little mermaid searching for a very special treasure in this heart-warming and gorgeously illustrated celebration of friendship, creativity and digging deep for determination! Meet Oona. She’s a little mermaid who loves special treasure and big adventures – and often ends up in big trouble!But with her best friend Otto by her side, Oona is on the hunt for the grandest treasure of all – and she’s about to find out it’s not what she thought it was… A wonderfully watery tale of friendship, creativity and digging deep for determination, Oona is about to be your new best friend! From the New York Times bestselling author Kelly DiPucchio and featuring the extraordinary illustrative talents of Raissa Figueroa.

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! New York Times bestselling author Kelly DiPucchio and illustrator Raissa Figueroa would like to introduce Oona-the big wide sea's littlest mischief-maker. 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?

Fru Puddel er moderligt stolt af alle sine hvalpe: Fi-Fi, Co-Co, Oh-La-La og Gaston.Hun lærer dem at gå fint på tå, at viffe (aldrig vuffe) og at se pæne ud i pink.Men på deres allerførste tur i parken møder puddelfamilien fru Bulldog og hendes hvalpe: Rocy, Ricky, Bruno og Antoinette.Det ser ud til, at der er sket en forfærdelig fejltagelse...En hjertevarm bog om at høre til.

A New York Times bestselling author and an award-winning illustrator team up for a striking, modern-day take on The Very Hungry Caterpillar that celebrates staying true to oneself. Everyone is trying to teach Charley the right way to become a butterfly: Eat your milkweed Think black Think orange But Charley's busy admiring the many beautiful things in the world. Like the swaying trees, and the tall mountains, and the turquoise sea. . . . Is there really a "right" way for Charley to become a butterfly? Young readers will see themselves in Charley--a little caterpillar with an emerging identity--in this dazzling picture book that beautifully explores the nature of self-love.

New York Times bestselling author Kelly DiPucchio and Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award winner Raissa Figueroa are back with another gorgeous and grand tale from the big sea's littlest mischief-maker, Oona Oona is on a mission A baby beluga whale has lost her way from her family and needs help getting back to her icy arctic home But Oona and her best friend Otto have never traveled from their warm ocean waters before. Will old ship maps and a compass be enough to lead them through the dangerous storms ahead?Oona may be a little mermaid, but she is determined to see this big adventure through With a bit of bravery and help from some new friends, they'll do all they can to reunite this baby whale with her pod once more.As School Library Journal said of the first book in this series, Oona: "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."

A rollicking bedtime read-aloud about a family of mice, from bestselling author Kelly DiPucchio and award-winning illustrator Lita Judge “It’s time for bed!” the Wink parents said. Their routine was the same every night. Mama and Papa lined up their big brood, all thirty-eight children in sight . . . When the sun sets on this mouse family's house, it's the start of a bedtime routine for the ages! Come along as all 38 Wink children have snacks and baths, brush their teeth, read stories, and finally, finally settle down to sleep. This rollicking, rhyming story from the award-winning pair Kelly DiPucchio and Lita Judge is the perfect read-aloud for parents and their wiggly little ones to share before bedtime.

When Grace learns about the three branches of the United States government, she and the rest of the student council put the lesson into practice as they debate how to spend the money collected from a school fund-raiser. The arguments continue as they travel to Washington, DC, for a field trip. Grace feels closer than ever to her dream of becoming president someday, but she and her classmates have a lot to learn about what it means to serve the needs of the people, especially when the people want such different things Cuando Grace aprende sobre las tres ramas del gobierno de Estados Unidos, ella y el resto del consejo estudiantil ponen en pr ctica la lecci n al debatir c mo gastar el dinero de una recaudaci n de fondos de la escuela. Deber an comprar nuevo equipamiento deportivo? Libros para la biblioteca? Instrumentos para la sala de m sica? El debate contin a durante una excursi n de la clase a Washington, D. C. Al explorar edificios del gobierno y monumentos nacionales, Grace se siente m s cerca que nunca de su sue o de convertirse en presidenta alg n d a. Pero ella y sus compa eros tienen mucho que aprender acerca de lo que significa atender las necesidades de la gente, especialmente cuando las personas desean cosas tan distintas En esta continuaci n de Grace para presidenta, Kelly DiPucchio explica c mo toma decisiones nuestro gobierno y tambi n muestra lo que se requiere para ser un verdadero servidor p blico.

When her teacher reveals that the United States has never had a female president, Grace decides she wants to be the nation's first and immediately jumpstarts her political career by running in her school's mock election But the race is tougher than she expected. This timely story not only gives readers a fun introduction to the American electoral system but also teaches the value of hard work, courage, independent thought-and offers an inspiring example of how to choose our leaders.Cuando la maestra de Grace le dice que Estados Unidos jam s ha tenido una mujer presidenta, Grace decide convertirse en la primera. Inmediatamente comienza su carrera pol tica como candidata en el simulacro de elecciones de su escuela. Su popular adversario afirma que l es "el mejor hombre para el trabajo". Adem s, parece contar con todos los votos de los varones. Por eso Grace decide que lo nico que puede hacer es concentrarse en ser la mejor persona para el trabajo. En esta oportuna historia, la autora Kelly DiPucchio brinda a sus lectores una amena introducci n al sistema electoral presidencial de Estados Unidos y tambi n les ense a el valor del esfuerzo, el coraje y el pensamiento independiente (y muestra un inspirador ejemplo de c mo elegir a nuestros l deres).

"Who's in charge here?"When Grace learns about the three branches of the United States government, she and the rest of the student council put the lesson into practice as they debate how to spend the money from a school fund-raiser. Should they buy new sports equipment? Books for the library? Instruments for the music room? The arguments continue as they travel to Washington, DC, for a field trip. Exploring government buildings and national monuments, Grace feels closer than ever to her dream of becoming president someday. But she and her classmates have a lot to learn about what it means to serve the needs of the people, especially when the people want such different things In this follow-up to New York Times best seller Grace for President, Kelly DiPucchio not only introduces how our government makes decisions, but also shares what it takes to be a true public servant.

In the beloved tradition of Robert Munsch's Love You Forever and Emily Winfield Martin's The Wonderful Things You Will Be comes a beautiful rhyming ode to babies from a New York Times bestselling author/illustrator duo--perfect for baby showers, first birthdays, and anytime babies are celebrated. In this unforgettable, squeal-filled, tear-inducing love song to babies and how quickly they grow up, author Kelly DiPucchio's heart-tugging rhyme meets the gorgeous, dimple-cheeked, multicultural babies of illustrator AG Ford. With adorable scenes from the busy life of a "little"--peekaboo, feedings, tantrums, giggles--and a final scene that reminds us how they become big kids all too soon, this is the ideal gift for any new parent and their child. A Bank Street College of Education Best Children's Book of the YearA Carnegie Library Best Book for Babies★ "A warmhearted celebration of early childhood."--Publishers Weekly, starred review"There's plenty of room on the shelf for this celebration of the similarities and connections among all our adorable littles."--Kirkus Reviews "Will likely become the go-to baby shower gift."--School Library Journal"This tender picture book will surely resonate with the parents and families of newborns."--Booklist "Expectant families, especially those with soon-to-be older siblings, may enjoy using this sunny preview of life with the new baby to build and revel in the anticipation and excitement."--The Horn Book"Have the tissues on hand for this incredibly sweet read that's equally enjoyable for parents and kids."--ReadBrightly.com

When an elephant plants himself in the road and refuses to move, the people of Prickly Valley try all sorts of methods to get him to go-but one thoughtful little girl works up the courage to do what no one else has done: ask him.Balancing both hilarity and sensitivity, Poe Won't Go has the feel of a contemporary classic, reminding readers that there is power in one, power in listening, and power in being a friend.

Manny and his pal Gertie stand up for the environment--because every superhero needs a planet worth saving--in this companion to Super Manny Stands Up from New York Times bestselling author Kelly DiPucchio and illustrator Stephanie Graegin. Every weekend, Manny and Gertie put on their capes to defeat earth-threatening dangers. WE ARE MIGHTY WE ARE AWESOME WE ARE TOUGH WE ARE SMART Stampeding dinosaurs, ferocious lions, and snapping, snarling veggie monsters are no match for this Super Duo. But when Manny and Gertie come face-to-face with swarms of litter bugs in the city park, will they be able to call on their superhero smarts to stand up for their planet?

New York Times bestselling author Kelly DiPucchio and illustrator Stephanie Graegin bring a lionhearted new hero to life in this tender, sparkling story about standing up for what's right--and finding your inner superpowers. Every day after school, Manny saves the world from formidable foes. I AM FEARLESS I AM STRONG I AM BRAVE I AM POWERFUL I AM INVINCIBLE Zombie bears, evil cloud monsters, and alien robots with laser beam eyes are no match for Super Manny. But when Manny encounters a real-life nemesis in the school cafeteria, will he be able to summon his superhero strength to save the day?

Charlie thinks his dog, Norman, has got it good: he gets to spend his days lounging on the couch or playing fetch, and he never has to do any homework. But when Charlie makes a wish to be a dog instead of a boy, things get a little topsy-turvy New York Times best-selling author Kelly DiPucchio's signature humor and New York Times best-selling illustrator Brian Biggs's bold, playful art come together in a hilarious tale that proves that the grass always does look greener on the other side (even if that side involves drinking from the toilet ). Now available as an 8x8 paperback with stickers, this picturebook is full of comic encouragement for young students. Praise for Dog Days of School " B]rings down the (dog) house. The perfect choice for any reluctant scholars."-- School Library Journal "Biggs' illustrations . . . are hysterical."-- Kirkus Reviews

Antoinette’s three burly brothers each have a special talent. Rocky is clever. Ricky is fast! And Bruno is STRONG. Mrs. Bulldog reassures Antoinette that there is something extra special about her—but Antoinette is not so sure. Then one day, while Antoinette plays in the park with her friend Gaston, Gaston’s sister Ooh-La-La goes missing. Antoinette feels a tug in her heart and a twitch in her nose. She must find Ooh-La-La. She will not give up! Can Antoinette rescue the puppy in peril—and discover what makes her extra special along the way?

We all know dragons are terrible, but this one is especially terrible. He scribbles in books. He steals candy from baby unicorns. He even burps in church. Seriously, who does that? Dragon, that's who. The king, the knights, and the villagers are desperate to take down this beast once and for all. But sometimes it's up to the unlikeliest of heroes to tame a dragon this terrible.