Sparky!
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2014 · Est. 6 min read-aloud

Sparky!

Written by Jenny Offill · Illustrated by Chris Appelhans

A child discovers the unexpected charm of a sloth ordered by mail.

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32 pages· 768 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud· AD520L
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Bookroo's summary

A child orders a sloth named Sparky through the mail, expecting a playful pet. But Sparky isn't good at tricks or games. Despite this, the child finds Sparky's unique charm irresistible. What makes Sparky so special? Discover the heartwarming bond that forms between them, revealing that sometimes the best companions are the ones who surprise us the most.

From the publisher

A child takes a sloth named Sparky as a pet.

Awards

Charlotte Zolotow Award (2015)
At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
768
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD520L
Themes & topics
What readers & critics say

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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3
F&P level
~N
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
165147
Publication
Published
January 1, 2014
First published
March 11, 2014
Publisher
Anne Schwartz Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780375870231
LCCN
2012047196

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