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Kelly DiPucchio

    This author is celebrated for her engaging children's literature, marked by strong themes and vibrant characters. Her works often explore ideas of civic engagement and friendship, encouraging young readers to connect with the world around them. Through her distinctive voice, she inspires children to see their own potential and the importance of their role in society.

    Dog Days of School [8x8 with stickers]
    Oona and the Shark
    Oona in the Arctic
    The Sandwich Swap
    Zombie in Love
    Gaston
    • 2023

      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 aheadOona 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.”

      Oona in the Arctic
    • 2023

      Unlike all the other caterpillars Charley sometimes wonders what it would be like to be a fawn or a waterfall, so when the day comes to form her chrysalis, Charley must decide who she will become

      Becoming Charley
    • 2022

      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.

      Oona and the Shark
    • 2021

      Oona

      • 32 pages
      • 2 hours of reading
      3.9(25)Add rating

      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!

      Oona
    • 2021

      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.

      Forty Winks
    • 2021

      Not Yeti

      • 40 pages
      • 2 hours of reading
      3.8(381)Add rating

      "Monsters are loud. And rude. They like to smash things and they always need to be right. But not Yeti. Yeti bakes banana bread and sings to whales and always has a nice word to say. But sometimes you find yourself alone when you're different. And Yeti doesn't know there's a special surprise in store for him."-- Publisher's description

      Not Yeti
    • 2019

      Grace Goes To Washington

      • 40 pages
      • 2 hours of reading
      4.1(226)Add rating

      "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.

      Grace Goes To Washington
    • 2019

      We'Re Going on a Treasure Hunt

      • 32 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      An adventurous crew of animal pirates goes on a treasure hunt in this imaginative picture book.

      We'Re Going on a Treasure Hunt
    • 2017

      Dog Days of School [8x8 with stickers]

      • 40 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      This clever text explores the 'grass is always greener' notion with a deadpan delivery and Biggs's delightful, boldly outlined cartoon art extends the humor and brings down the (dog) house. The perfect choice for any reluctant scholars.- School Library Journal

      Dog Days of School [8x8 with stickers]
    • 2017

      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.

      Littles