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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.
32 pages· 768 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
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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.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 768
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- AD520L
What readers & critics say
Reviews
5.8
out of 7
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The fine print
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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