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Author
Publisher
Chronicle Books
Pub. Date
©2013.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"In this irresistibly funny follow-up to the breakout bestseller Darth Vader and Son, Vader--Sith Lord and leader of the Galactic Empire--now faces the trials, joys, and mood swings of raising his daughter Leia as she grows from a sweet little girl into a rebellious teenager. Smart and funny illustrations by artist Jeffrey Brown give classic Star Wars moments a twist by bringing these iconic family relations together under one roof. From tea parties...
Author
Series
Yotsuba&! volume 12
Publisher
Yen Press
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Description
When Yotsuba touches wet blue paint, she worries that her hands will remain blue forever.
Author
Series
Yotsuba&! volume 10
Publisher
Yen Press
Pub. Date
2011
Language
English
Description
Yotsuba plays hide and seek, goes to the park, makes pancakes, visits an electronics store, and has other adventures.
Author
Series
Yotsuba&! volume 11
Publisher
Yen Press
Pub. Date
2012
Language
English
Description
Yotsuba eats pizza for the first time, plays with bubbles, goes chestnut picking, watches how udon is made, and has other adventures.
6) Yotsuba&!: 9
Author
Series
Yotsuba&! volume 9
Publisher
Yen Press
Pub. Date
2010
Language
English
Description
Yotsuba is jealous of Ena's stuffed bear and wants one of her own, but when her father takes her to the toy store, Yotsuba has a hard time picking her favorite.
7) Hobo mom
Author
Publisher
Fantagraphics Books, Inc
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"A single father and pre-teen daughter are reunited with the woman who one left them, forcing all three to confront their own notions of happiness and whether someone who covets independence so strongly can never settle down, no matter the cost.
8) Oh my gods!
Author
Series
OMGs volume 1
Pub. Date
2021
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 2.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Karen is just an average thirteen-year-old from New Jersey who loves to play video games with her friends and watch movies with her mom. But when she moves to Greece to live with her eccentric, mysterious father, Zed, suddenly everything she thought about herselfabout lifeis up in the air. Starting a new school can be difficult, but starting school at Mt. Olympus Junior High, where students are gods and goddesses, just might take the cake. Especially...
Author
Series
Publisher
VIZ Media, LLC
Pub. Date
[2015?]
Language
English
Description
Seiran has been kidnapped, and the seal placed on the Demon Lord is breaking! Anise must make a True Contract with her knights in order to save Seiran and stop the Demon Lord from entering this world. But is Anise ready to accept the terms of this new contract with her knights?
Author
Publisher
Graphix
Pub. Date
2016.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Scatterbrained Cornelius, King of Kazoo, and his resourceful daughter, Bing, explore a mysterious cave at the top of Mount Kazoo. There they discover a famous alchemist named Quaf is planning a dangerous and forbidden experiment. Now Cornelius, Bing, and the brilliant royal inventor Torq must go all out to stop Quaf before his crazy undertaking threatens the entire kingdom.
11) Yotsuba&!: 13
Author
Series
Yotsuba&! volume 13
Publisher
Yen Press
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
"Fresh off the excitement of her camping trip, Yotsuba initiates a very productive session of sandbox play in which she instructs Fuuka how to properly run a bakery. But even more exciting is a visit from Grandma! Yotsuba learns how to value and enjoy cleaning, how not to be rude when hoping for souvenirs, and most important, how to cope when Grandma leaves. But don't worry, she'll be back someday!"--Publisher.
Author
Publisher
DC Comics
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Welcome to the magical, mystical, topsy-turvy world of the House of Secrets, where Zatanna embarks on a journey of self-discovery and adventure ... all with her pet rabbit, Pocus, at her side. Zatanna and her stage magician father live in a special house, the House of Secrets, which is full of magic, puzzles, mysterious doors, and storybook creatures--it's the house everyone in the neighborhood talks about but avoids. At school one day, Zatanna stands...
Series
Publisher
Papercutz
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Life was quiet for Cat (short for Catherine) and her dad until they adopted a cat named Sushi... now things are a bit too exciting! Between turning everything into either a personal scratching post or litter box, and the constant cat and mouse game of 'love me/leave me alone,' Cat and her dad have a lot to learn. It's a hilarious chronicle of daily life of a single parent, a little girl named Cat, and their cat."-- provided by publisher.
Series
Publisher
Papercutz
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"The adventures of Catherine and her cat, Sushi, continue in more comic escapades. To get away from it all, and get some rest and relaxation, Cat, her cat, and her dad visit the great outdoors. Being a single parent is never easy, and having a daughter such as Cat, not to mention a cat that s also very much a part of the family, may be too much for her dad to handle no matter how much they all may love each other! Rough waters are ahead for the family...
Series
Publisher
Kodansha Comics
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"Having lost his wife, math teacher K̥hei Inuzuka is doing his best to raise his young daughter Tsumugi as a single father. He's pretty bad at cooking and doesn't have a huge appetite to begin with, but chance brings his little family and one of his students, Kotori Iida, together for homemade adventures. With those three cooks in the kitchen, it's no wonder this dinner table drama is so delicious."-- cover page 4.
Author
Series
Dolphin Girl volume 1
Publisher
Pixel + Ink
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
In small-town Deerburbia, young superhero Dolphin Girl and her dad, Captain Dugong, run a popular tropical-themed restaurant. Pizza Paradise! also doubles as their hideout. And danger is never far away! One day, while her dad is training Dolphin Girl in signature moves (Blowhole cannon! Extreme breath holding!), they get word that their rivals are up to no good. It's time to swim into action! But when Captain Dugong flakes on Dolphin Girl, she must...
Series
Publisher
Kodansha Comics
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Thanks to his friendship and gourmet partnership with his student, Kotori, single father Kohei Inuzuka is trying his best to continue making new, home-cooked meals for his young daughter, Tsumugi. But cooking doesnt always come easy. Can Kohei master the ginger pork hes been struggling to make? Can a batch of sweet potato crepes cheer Tsumugi up after a fight with her friends leaves her down in the dumps?
Series
Publisher
Kodansha Comics
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Lunchtime blues. Tsumugis started elementary school, and its one new experience after another. Shes excited to try the all-important school lunch, but shell have to get used to some new ruleseating at school isnt like eating at home. Then, the ability of sandwiches to mend a broken friendship is put to the test, even as Kotori braces herself for an important decision. Finally, its time for Tsumugis first athletics festivalher world just keeps getting...
19) Kiss number 8
Author
Publisher
First Second, an imprint of Roaring Brook Press
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"Mads is pretty happy with her life. She goes to church with her family, and minor league baseball games with her dad. She goofs off with her best friend Cat, and has thus far managed to avoid getting kissed by Adam, the boy next door. It's everything she hoped high school would be... until all of a sudden, it's not. Her dad is hiding something big--so big it could tear her family apart. And that's just the beginning of her problems: Mads is starting...
Series
Publisher
Kodansha Comics, an imprint of Kodansha USA Publishing, LLC
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"The unlikely trio of Kohei, Kotori, and Tsumugi continue their cooking camaraderie-- but there are new challenges on the horizon, both culinary and otherwise. It's exam season, which is stressful for both Kohei the teacher and Kotori, his student. Then, Kohei gets sick, and Tsumugi's a little too determined to take care of her dad. And there's a big change coming in Kotori's life, which might put an end to the trio's kitchen time for good..."-- cover...
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