Joe and Sparky, Superstars!
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Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2011 · Est. 13 min read-aloud

Joe and Sparky, Superstars!

Written by Jamie Michalak · Illustrated by Frank Remkiewicz

Part of the Joe and Sparky series

A giraffe and turtle embark on a quest to discover hidden talents for a talent show.

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48 pages· 1,653 words· Est. 13 min read-aloud
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Joe the giraffe and Sparky the turtle stumble upon a talent show at the zoo. Eager to compete, Joe showcases his quirky skills, but Sparky struggles to find his own. With Joe's relentless encouragement, can Sparky uncover his hidden talent and shine on stage? Join this unlikely duo on a hilarious journey of friendship and self-discovery, where even the shyest can become a superstar.

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The unlikely duo return in a very funny tale of friendship, derring-do, and the discovery that, bold or shy, anyone can become a superstar. When fun-seeking Joe, a giraffe, takes a reluctant Sparky, a turtle, on a wild ride across the famous cageless zoo to see a mysterious box displaying a talent show, the two decide they must compete to be the next famous pair. But what are their talents? Joe can run fast, wiggle his ears, and touch his nose with his tongue (not to mention drive a car). But Sparky doesn’t know what his special skill is. Can the enthusiastic encouragement of Joe the World’s Best Talent Finder help the retiring Sparky become a star?

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
48
Words
1,653
Reading age
5–9
Audience
Picture
Lexile
420L
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about animalsBooks about turtles and tortoisesBooks about giraffes
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2
F&P level
~L
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
143233
Publication
Published
August 14, 2012
First published
February 1, 2011
Publisher
Candlewick
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780763660598

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