{"product_id":"joe-and-sparky-superstars-candlewick-sparks","title":"Joe and Sparky, Superstars! (Candlewick Sparks)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrief Description\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003eWhen Joe the giraffe and his friend Sparky, a turtle, see a television talent show, Joe tries to find Sparky's talent so that they can compete.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eJamie Michalak\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis the author of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eJoe and Sparky Get New Wheels\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand the Brand New Readers book\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eLarry and Rita\u003c\/i\u003e. She says, \"Turtles rarely get the spotlight, so I wanted to write a story that gave Sparky the attention turtles have long deserved. Little did I know that he'd have such an astounding hidden talent.\" Jamie Michalak lives in Barrington, Rhode Island.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrank Remkiewicz\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e has illustrated many books for children, including J \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eoe and Sparky Get New Wheels\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003ePiggy and Dad Go Fishing\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. He lives on the Gulf Coast of Florida.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarc Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSparks for new readers!--Cover.;When Joe the giraffe and his friend Sparky, a turtle, see a television talent show, Joe tries to find Sparky's talent so that they can compete.;005-007.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeing in on a joke is a treat for young readers, and this little treasure is one that will get passed around.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e--Kirkus Reviews (starred review)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Being in on a joke is a treat for young readers, and this little treasure is one that will get passed around.\" --\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(starred review)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen 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?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arvida Book Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51155807437031,"sku":null,"price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0449\/4075\/5096\/files\/ibg.common.titledetail_7278dec3-b2ec-4332-aadf-6bdb3592041a.gif?v=1751606161","url":"https:\/\/arvidabookco.com\/products\/joe-and-sparky-superstars-candlewick-sparks","provider":"Arvida Book Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}