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Sparky!

By Jenny Offill

By Jenny Offill

By Jenny Offill
Illustrated by Chris Appelhans

By Jenny Offill
Illustrated by Chris Appelhans

By Jenny Offill
Illustrated by Chris Appelhans

By Jenny Offill
Illustrated by Chris Appelhans

By Jenny Offill
Illustrated by Chris Appelhans

By Jenny Offill
Illustrated by Chris Appelhans

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Sep 26, 2023 | ISBN 9780593703540 | 4-8 years

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    About Sparky!

    The ingenious author of 17 Things I’m Not Allowed to Do Anymore and a brilliant illustrator and production designer of the Coraline movie have created a hilarious, touching picture book perfect for young animal lovers. Like the Caldecott Medal-winning Officer Buckle and Gloria, Sparky stars a pet who has more to offer than meets the eye. When our narrator orders a sloth through the mail, the creature that arrives isn’t good at tricks or hide-and-seek . . . or much of anything. Still, there’s something about Sparky that is irresistible.

    Winner of the Charlotte Zolotow Award

    About Sparky!

    The ingenious author of 17 Things I’m Not Allowed to Do Anymore and a brilliant illustrator and production designer of the Coraline movie have created a hilarious, touching picture book perfect for young animal lovers. Like the Caldecott Medal-winning Officer Buckle and Gloria, Sparky stars a pet who has more to offer than meets the eye. When our narrator orders a sloth through the mail, the creature that arrives isn’t good at tricks or hide-and-seek . . . or much of anything. Still, there’s something about Sparky that is irresistible.

    Winner of the Charlotte Zolotow Award

    About Sparky!

    The ingenious author of 17 Things I’m Not Allowed to Do Anymore and a brilliant illustrator and production designer of the Coraline movie have created a hilarious, touching picture book perfect for young animal lovers. Like the Caldecott Medal-winning Officer Buckle and Gloria, Sparky stars a pet who has more to offer than meets the eye. When our narrator orders a sloth through the mail, the creature that arrives isn’t good at tricks or hide-and-seek . . . or much of anything. Still, there’s something about Sparky that is irresistible.

    Winner of the Charlotte Zolotow Award

    About Sparky!

    The ingenious author of 17 Things I’m Not Allowed to Do Anymore and a brilliant illustrator and production designer of the Coraline movie have created a hilarious, touching picture book perfect for young animal lovers. Like the Caldecott Medal-winning Officer Buckle and Gloria, Sparky stars a pet who has more to offer than meets the eye. When our narrator orders a sloth through the mail, the creature that arrives isn’t good at tricks or hide-and-seek . . . or much of anything. Still, there’s something about Sparky that is irresistible.

    This Read & Listen edition contains audio narration.

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    About Jenny Offill

    Jenny Offill is the author of the novels Last Things (a New York Times Notable Book of the Year and a finalist for the L.A. Times First Book Award), and Dept. of Speculation, which was shortlisted for the Folio Prize,… More about Jenny Offill

    About Jenny Offill

    Jenny Offill is the author of the novels Last Things (a New York Times Notable Book of the Year and a finalist for the L.A. Times First Book Award), and Dept. of Speculation, which was shortlisted for the Folio Prize,… More about Jenny Offill

    About Chris Appelhans

    CHRIS APPELHANS has worked on several films. He was an illustrator and production designer for Coraline, an environment designer Fantastic Mr. Fox, and a visual development artist for The Princess and the Frog. This is his first picture book.

    About Jenny Offill

    Jenny Offill is the author of the novels Last Things (a New York Times Notable Book of the Year and a finalist for the L.A. Times First Book Award), and Dept. of Speculation, which was shortlisted for the Folio Prize,… More about Jenny Offill

    About Chris Appelhans

    CHRIS APPELHANS has worked on several films. He was an illustrator and production designer for Coraline, an environment designer Fantastic Mr. Fox, and a visual development artist for The Princess and the Frog. This is his first picture book.

    About Jenny Offill

    Jenny Offill is the author of the novels Last Things (a New York Times Notable Book of the Year and a finalist for the L.A. Times First Book Award), and Dept. of Speculation, which was shortlisted for the Folio Prize,… More about Jenny Offill

    About Chris Appelhans

    CHRIS APPELHANS has worked on several films. He was an illustrator and production designer for Coraline, an environment designer Fantastic Mr. Fox, and a visual development artist for The Princess and the Frog. This is his first picture book.

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Paperback | $8.99
    Published by Dragonfly Books
    Sep 26, 2023 | 40 Pages | 9 x 9-1/2 | 4-8 years | ISBN 9780593703540

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Hardcover | $16.99
    Published by Anne Schwartz Books
    Mar 11, 2014 | 40 Pages | 9 x 9-1/2 | 4-8 years | ISBN 9780375870231

    Category: Children’s Books

    Ebook | $4.99
    Published by Anne Schwartz Books
    Mar 11, 2014 | 40 Pages | 4-8 years | ISBN 9780375988592

    Category: Children’s Books

    Enhanced Ebook | $9.99
    Published by Schwartz & Wade
    Mar 11, 2014 | 40 Pages | 4-8 years | ISBN 9780385391856
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    Awards

    Charlotte Zolotow Award WINNER 2015

    ALA Alex Award NOMINEE 2016

    Capitol Choices Noteworthy Book for Children’s and Teens NOMINEE 2015

    Colorado Children’s Book Award NOMINEE 2016

    Florida Sunshine State Young Reader’s Award NOMINEE 2016

    New York State Charlotte Award NOMINEE 2016

    Tennessee Volunteer State Book Award NOMINEE 2016

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