Papa Brings Me the World

Papa Brings Me the World
Author: Jenny Sue Kostecki-Shaw
Publisher: Henry Holt and Company (BYR)
Total Pages: 23
Release: 2020-05-05
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1250788846

Jenny Sue Kostecki-Shaw's Papa Brings Me the World is a poignant picture book that celebrates the bond between parent and child, and follows their long-distance trip around the world. Most parents drive a car or ride a bus or train to work—but not Lulu’s papa. He navigates mountains, deserts, and oceans, each time returning home with pockets full of treasures. There’s an ancient calculator from China, a musical mbira from Zimbabwe, and a special game from Sumatra. But the best treasures are special stories Papa tells when he comes home—tales of playing peekaboo with rare birds in the Andes and befriending dragons in the Irish Sea. This long-distance love story between parent and child celebrates inclusivity, imagination, and the richness of global cultures. Christy Ottaviano Books

Papa, Please Get the Moon for Me

Papa, Please Get the Moon for Me
Author: Eric Carle
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 15
Release: 2015-08-04
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1481431811

In a book with foldout pages, Monica's father fulfills her request for the moon by taking it down after it is small enough to carry, but it continues to change in size.

Same, Same But Different

Same, Same But Different
Author: Jenny Sue Kostecki-Shaw
Publisher: Henry Holt and Company (BYR)
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2011-09-13
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1429961562

Elliot lives in America, and Kailash lives in India. They are pen pals. By exchanging letters and pictures, they learn that they both love to climb trees, have pets, and go to school. Their worlds might look different, but they are actually similar. Same, same. But different! Through an inviting point-of-view and colorful, vivid illustrations, this story shows how two boys living oceans apart can be the best of friends.

Just Like My Papa

Just Like My Papa
Author: Toni Buzzeo
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2015-06-04
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1484745825

Kito wants to be just like his papa, the protector of the pride. Throughout a day and night on the savanna, the cub imitates the way his father roars, swings his tail, shakes his head, and pounces. Kito may be too little to catch a wildebeest, but he is brave enough to succeed in his own hunt. Someday he will be King, just like Papa. With its rhythmic text, dramatic moments on the African plain, playful times for cub and papa, and word-for-word narration this book will make a perfect read-aloud for family sharing.

You're Doing Great!

You're Doing Great!
Author: Tom Papa
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Total Pages: 327
Release: 2020-05-12
Genre: Humor
ISBN: 1250240409

Comedian and Live from Here head writer Tom Papa, author of Your Dad Stole My Rake, tackles the modern condition in a heartwarming group of short essays. Tom Papa is a little worried about you. You seem stressed, overworked and, frankly, a little mixed up. Everyone is fighting an overwhelming feeling that things are getting worse, that we should be doing more, that we’re not good enough. Well, life isn't perfect. There have always been problems and there always will be. You can fight for the things you believe in, you can work really, really hard, but you shouldn't lose track of the fact that while you’re doing all that, life is flying by at lightning-fast speed. If you actually take a breath and look around you’ll realize you’re actually doing great. Here’s the thing: We live in an amazing time filled with airplanes, scooters, and peanut butter cups. We have air conditioning, blenders, and martini shakers. It's time to refocus, enjoy it all, and stop waiting for something better! Relax with comedian and Live from Here writer and performer Tom Papa as he explores his favorite subjects in 75 essays, including: You Don't Have to Live Your Best Life Don't Open the Mail I'm So Baked I Love Your Love Handles Don't Go Tubing Shut Up and Eat Recalibrate, turn off your device, and open your eyes to a better reality: You’re doing great!

I Call My Grandpa Papa

I Call My Grandpa Papa
Author: Ashley Wolff
Publisher: Random House Digital, Inc.
Total Pages: 33
Release: 2009
Genre: Grandfathers
ISBN: 1582462526

This book celebrates the special names that children call their grandparents (some culturally based, some wonderfully made up) and features the unique activities they do together. Full color.

Papa's Backpack

Papa's Backpack
Author: James Christopher Carroll
Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2015-07-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1634704169

When a soldier has to leave his or her family for extended service, it's an emotional time for all involved. It can be especially confusing and upsetting for children, who long for the comfort and security of a parent's presence. Papa's Backpack honors the bond between a parent/soldier and a child, and acknowledges the difficult and emotional process of separation during deployment. A young bear cub dreams of accompanying Papa when he leaves on a mission, wanting to stay close to provide comfort and moral support, ultimately overcoming adversity together.

My Travelin' Eye

My Travelin' Eye
Author: Jenny Sue Kostecki-Shaw
Publisher: Henry Holt and Company (BYR)
Total Pages: 44
Release: 2008-04-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1429959827

Jenny Sue's eyes are not the same as other people's eyes. Her right eye looks in one direction, while her left eye sometimes wanders. Jenny Sue has a travelin', lazy eye. Although it makes her different, it also helps her see the world in a special way. Here is a charming story about one very inspiring little girl who overcomes her disability and offers inspiration to others. My Travelin' Eye is a 2009 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year.

Papa Is a Poet

Papa Is a Poet
Author: Natalie S. Bober
Publisher: Macmillan
Total Pages: 46
Release: 2013-10-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0805094075

Papa Is a Poet: is a picture book about the famous American poet Robert Frost, imagined through the eyes of his daughter Lesley. When Robert Frost was a child, his family thought he would grow up to be a baseball player. Instead, he became a poet. His life on a farm in New Hampshire inspired him to write "poetry that talked," and today he is famous for his vivid descriptions of the rural life he loved so much. There was a time, though, when Frost had to struggle to get his poetry published. Told from the point of view of Lesley, Robert Frost's oldest daughter, this is the story of how a lover of language found his voice.

It Never Ends

It Never Ends
Author: Tom Scharpling
Publisher: Abrams
Total Pages: 295
Release: 2021-07-06
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1647000327

From cult comedy icon and beloved radio host Tom Scharpling, an inspiring, funny, and thoughtful memoir It Never Ends is Tom Scharpling’s harrowing memoir of his coming of age, a story he has never told before. It’s the heartbreaking account of his attempt at suicide, two stays in a mental hospital, and the memory-wiping electroshock therapy that saved his life. After his rehabilitation, Scharpling committed himself to reinvention through the world of comedy. In this book he will lift the curtain on the turmoil that still follows him, despite all of his accolades and achievements. In the vein of candid memoirs from comedians like Mike Birbiglia's Sleepwalk with Me and Norm Macdonald's Based on a True Story, It Never Ends is a revealing book by a beloved comedy icon.