Raissa Figueroa
OONA AND THE SHARK
AUTHOR
Kelly DiPucchio
ILLUSTRATOR
Raissa Figueroa
PUBLISHER
Katherine Tegen Books
ISBN
9780063071421
About:
The big sea’s littlest mischief-maker, Oona, is back in another delightful tale from New York Times bestselling author Kelly DiPucchio and Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award winner 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 poppinginventions 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.
Reviews:
“DiPucchio returns here with ebullient Oona…heavy on the charm. Extroverts will see themselves in Oona’s quick ability to chat up just about anyone she meets, introverts will appreciate the tender portrayal of Stanley’s need for solitude, and aspiring inventors will be delighted by Oona’s various contraptions.”
— Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
"Oona’s missteps and eventual success will inspire children to be more observant and tolerant of personalities that are different from their own. A welcome addition to the vast sea of friendship books for children. "
— Kirkus Reviews
"Intriguing illustrations filled with underwater details, colors, and effects such as filtered sunlight reveal the flora and fauna of Oona’s ocean . . . SEL lesson for all ages, Oona learns that fun can loud... but it can also be quiet camaraderie's with individuals happily sharing time together."
— School Library Journal