Oona, Kelly DiPucchio
Oona, Kelly DiPucchio
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Oona

Author: Kelly DiPucchio

Series: Oona #1

Narrator: Imani Parks

Unabridged: 7 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 01/11/2022


Synopsis

This comical and heartfelt picture book is a winning celebration of invention, creativity, and friendship. With 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?

About Kelly DiPucchio

Kelly DiPucchio is the New York Times bestselling author of many beloved books for children, including Grace for President, Dragon Was Terrible, and Oona, illustrated by Raissa Figueroa. As a little girl Kelly wanted a pet otter but settled for a pet goat instead. When she’s not writing, Kelly loves to search for treasure and mermaids in Michigan’s Great Lakes. Land friends can visit her online at kellydipucchio.com.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Annese on January 19, 2021

Dear 2021, More Black mermaids in picture books please! -Management......more

Goodreads review by Vanessa on January 14, 2021

Absolutely beautiful illustrations. The textures are just lovely. Water reflections are depth are just brilliantly shown. And the detail! The story is a bit... awkwardly paced/told? The message is perfect! I was presently surprised at the ending! But the lead up could have been a bit better.......more

Goodreads review by Abigail on September 13, 2021

Oona the mermaid was a born adventurer, embroiled in danger from the time she was no bigger than a scallop. Together with her best friend Otto the otter, she scoured the ocean for treasure, always happy to seek after the beautiful and the wondrous. Only one one treasure eluded her: the crown embedde......more