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Joe and Sparky Go to School

Candlewick Sparks

Part of Candlewick Sparks

Author Jamie Michalak
Illustrated by Frank Remkiewicz
Paperback
$5.99 US
Candlewick
6"W x 9"H x 0.15"D   | 4 oz | 90 per carton
On sale Jun 24, 2014 | 48 Pages | 9780763671815
Age 5-9 years | Grades K-4
Reading Level: Fountas & Pinnell L
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“A humorous, high-interest package . . . a hit.” — The Horn Book (starred review)

The endearing and mismatched pals Sparky the turtle and Joe the giraffe accidentally latch on to a big yellow bus and leave the zoo for their first trip to school. There’s a lot to learn, and the goal of the day seems to be to get a star. But just when Joe fears that he may have to go home starless, Sparky reminds him of all the ways that his loyal friend already shines.
Written in four accessible chapters, this book is perfect for the newly independent reader and makes a fine bridge from Amelia Bedelia to Ramona. Limited but lively vocabulary, a large font, and carefully placed illustrations—all in a humorous, high-interest package—will make this a hit.
—The Horn Book (starred review)

This beginning chapter book is a lot of fun. ... The cartoon illustrations in watercolor and Prismacolor pencils are full of action and humor. This is an engaging choice for students who are beyond the easy-to-reads and not quite ready for longer chapter books.
—School Library Journal

Fans of the earlier ... series installments will be pleased to revisit its characters. Onward Joe and Sparky!
—Kirkus Reviews

In the third chapter book to star this unlikely duo, Michalak will have readers giggling over the silly exchanges and comedic misunderstandings that follow as Sparky and Joe attempt to fit in at school. ... The vibrant watercolor and colored pencil cartoons and well-targeted humor ... will entertain growing readers.
—Publishers Weekly

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“A humorous, high-interest package . . . a hit.” — The Horn Book (starred review)

The endearing and mismatched pals Sparky the turtle and Joe the giraffe accidentally latch on to a big yellow bus and leave the zoo for their first trip to school. There’s a lot to learn, and the goal of the day seems to be to get a star. But just when Joe fears that he may have to go home starless, Sparky reminds him of all the ways that his loyal friend already shines.

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Written in four accessible chapters, this book is perfect for the newly independent reader and makes a fine bridge from Amelia Bedelia to Ramona. Limited but lively vocabulary, a large font, and carefully placed illustrations—all in a humorous, high-interest package—will make this a hit.
—The Horn Book (starred review)

This beginning chapter book is a lot of fun. ... The cartoon illustrations in watercolor and Prismacolor pencils are full of action and humor. This is an engaging choice for students who are beyond the easy-to-reads and not quite ready for longer chapter books.
—School Library Journal

Fans of the earlier ... series installments will be pleased to revisit its characters. Onward Joe and Sparky!
—Kirkus Reviews

In the third chapter book to star this unlikely duo, Michalak will have readers giggling over the silly exchanges and comedic misunderstandings that follow as Sparky and Joe attempt to fit in at school. ... The vibrant watercolor and colored pencil cartoons and well-targeted humor ... will entertain growing readers.
—Publishers Weekly

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