Joe And Sparky, Superstars!: Candlewick Sparks Read Free Books and Download eBooks
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?
Lexile Measure: 270L (What's this?)
Series: Candlewick Sparks
Paperback: 48 pages
Publisher: Candlewick; Reprint edition (April 9, 2013)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0763666424
ISBN-13: 978-0763666422
Product Dimensions: 6.2 x 0.2 x 9 inches
Shipping Weight: 4.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
Best Sellers Rank: #335,232 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #115 in Books > Children's Books > Animals > Turtles #2551 in Books > Children's Books > Literature & Fiction > Chapter Books & Readers > Chapter Books #4694 in Books > Children's Books > Growing Up & Facts of Life > Friendship, Social Skills & School Life > Friendship
Age Range: 5 - 9 years
Grade Level: Kindergarten - 4
Joe the giraffe and Sparky the turtle are best friends living at the zoo, but they couldn't be more different. Joe loves to run and take chances and Sparky is often bellowing, "Safety first!", and waxing on about the need for helmets. One day, on a walk around their cageless zoo, Joe and Sparky spy tiny people through the office window running a talent show. The little people are requesting the next talented pair to come in and audition to be part of the show. What Joe and Sparky are really seeing is a television show broadcasting a reality talent program. Joe insists they try out as pair! They must have talents to share! While Joe thinks he has talent to spare, Sparky is sure he hasn't a talented bone in his turtle body. After a few failed but humorous attempts to locate a talent for Sparky, the pair figures it out. But when they go back to the window to find the little people, they are gone! (TV is turned off) Will their talents go to waste?Kids will enjoy the humor in this story of two supportive friends. Despite their differences, Joe and Sparky go outside their comfort zones to help each other. This is a very solid addition to the Learn to Read genre.
7 y/o loves these chapter books. She likes that the pictures are in color - something rare among chapter books we have found. Wish there were more titles with these characters.
The Joe and Sparky series are just wonderful books for young children. My just-turned 6 year old absolutely loves all 3 of them. Wish there were more!! :)
Bought this for my 5yr old and he loves reading this (and other Joe and Sparky books).
My second grade struggling readers enjoy this series a great deal.
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