Naseem Hrab
1) Weekend dad
Author
Publisher
Groundwood Books
Pub. Date
2020.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
""This home is home because my dad is here, and it's nothing like home because my mom isn't here," thinks the boy in this story when he enters his dad's new apartment for the first time. His dad moved out on Monday and now it's Friday night, the start of his weekend with his dad. The boy and his dad follow their normal weekend routine -- they eat eggs for breakfast, play cards and spend time at the park. And then they do the same things on Sunday....
Author
Series
Publisher
Owlkids Books
Pub. Date
[2023]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 2.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"A long-haired guinea pig and a naked mole rat may seem like unlikely friends, but Otis and Peanut perfectly support one another's quirks and foibles. A graphic novel in the spirit of Frog and Toad, these three delightful stories explore themes like friendship, grief, fear of change, and belonging, and they do it in a light and humorous way that will warm the hearts of every reader. In "The Haircut," Otis worries about getting a haircut because he's...
Author
Series
Publisher
Owlkids Books
Pub. Date
2024.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Heartwarming tales of friendship between a long-haired guinea pig and a naked mole rat in the spirit of Frog and Toad. In the second book in this charming series of graphic novels, three more delightful stories explore themes of friendship, grief, and belonging. These three stories dig deep, showing Otis and Peanut dealing with the death of Pearl, Peanut's sister and Otis's friend. Addressing death in a book for such young kids can seem daunting,...
Author
Series
Publisher
Owlkids Books, Inc
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Ira and Malcolm are best friends: they always make each other laugh, always eat lunch together, and always play together. But one day, a disagreement about whether to play tag or hide-and-seek sees the suddenly �ber-popular Malcolm run off with a crowd of tag-loving kids-and Ira all alone. Iras tummy hurts, his chin is wibbling, and his eyes are leaking. Whats happening?! Any efforts to cheer him up fall flat. When Malcolm finally returns and...
Author
Publisher
Owlkids Books
Pub. Date
c2022.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Snail is a party animal. Well ... kind of. He especially appreciates the quiet things about parties, like confetti, using his indoor voice, and softly blowing out birthday candles. But parties tend to get pretty loud, and that's when Snail disappears into his shell. But not to worry! Snail still has fun at parties - it's just that from inside his shell nobody can tell he's having a good time. And this means he doesn't get many party invitations ......
Author
Series
Snail and stump volume 2
Publisher
Owlkids Books
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Snail is an epic explorer. Well ... kind of. He especially loves the quiet things about adventures, like reading maps, collecting souvenirs, and finding wonder around every corner. And Snail knows that not all adventures need to be far-away--they can also be near-away!--which is why he and Stump choose a vacation destination a mere stone's throw from home. Snail and Stump smell the smells, listen for the sounds, and take in the sights of their home....