Sparky

A child takes a sloth named Sparky as a pet. (more)

A child takes a sloth named Sparky as a pet. (less)

"A firedog from the Maxwell Street fire station tells the story of the Great Chicago Fire"-- (more)

"A firedog from the Maxwell Street fire station tells the story of the Great Chicago Fire"-- (less)

Lizzie has competition as a foster puppy parent at Caring Paws! While volunteering, she meets Harper, who might know mor... (more)

Lizzie has competition as a foster puppy parent at Caring Paws! While volunteering, she meets Harper, who might know more about dogs than Lizzie does! But when Sparky, a tiny Chihuahua mix, arrives with an injured leg, the two girls will have to team up to find this sweet, strong puppy a perfect home. (less)

The ingenious author of 17 Things I'm Not Allowed to Do Anymore and a brilliant illustrator and production designer of t... (more)

The ingenious author of 17 Things I'm Not Allowed to Do Anymore and a brilliant illustrator and production designer of the Coraline movie have created a hilarious, touching picture book perfect for young animal lovers. Like the Caldecott Medal-winning Officer Buckle and Gloria, Sparky stars a pet who has more to offer than meets the eye. When our narrator orders a sloth through the mail, the creature that arrives isn't good at tricks or hide-and-seek . . . or much of anything. Still, there's something about Sparky that is irresistible. (less)

"A firedog from the Maxwell Street fire station tells the story of the Great Chicago Fire"-- (more)

"A firedog from the Maxwell Street fire station tells the story of the Great Chicago Fire"-- (less)