A little girl wants a pet. She's not fussy, any will do. Her mother said no to a bird and bunny and trained seal. Then she agrees to the sloth, Sparky! Sloths don't know how to fetch. Or roll over. But they sure know how to play dead. What's an eager pet owner to do?

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.

“A humorous, high-interest package . . . a hit.” — The Horn Book (starred review) The endearing and mismatched pals Sparky the turtle and Joe the giraffe accidentally latch on to a big yellow bus and leave the zoo for their first trip to school. There’s a lot to learn, and the goal of the day seems to be to get a star. But just when Joe fears that he may have to go home starless, Sparky reminds him of all the ways that his loyal friend already shines.

Meet Sparky. This adorable Dalmatian puppy is an important member of the team at the fire station. But he's more than just a cute character in a book: Sparky is the official spokesdog for the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), and what he has to say can actually save lives. This canine hero rescued a little girl and her family, and now he's helping kids become junior fire inspectors right in their own homes. In colorful, appealing illustrations, Sparky takes a group of young animals through the neighborhood, pointing out hazards, giving basic fire prevention and safety tips, and showing them how to be prepared in case of an emergency. From having a working smoke alarm to being careful with candles and knowing where your exits are, Sparky's advice may be the most important thing children--and their parents--ever learn.

It was in a swamp in south Georgia by a big river. Sparky was the only baby squirrel of Mr. and Mrs. Sparks. Sparky was a bit spunky, always playing around.

Set in the lush world of the tropical rain forest, this original picture book about a slow moving sloth who is smarter than he looks is an exquisite showcase for Carle's colorful collage art with a meaningful message. Full-color illustrations.

Includes author's note about Charles Schulz.

Sparky the Firefly and his woodland friends are ready to go to a party! But Sparkys tail just wont light up. Find out who wants to help, and what Sparky learns about being a firefly. Features colorful PVC buttons and light feature.

An adopted pit bull/pointer mix named Sparky enjoys a nightly walk around her neighborhood that is anything but uneventful.

With whimsical, hand-painted illustrations, this fun and playful book tells the story of Sparky, all of his elf friends and, of course, Santa. Learn all about Sparky's wonderful adventures at the North Pole and how his elf friends helped him achieve a very special award from Santa himself. The book was inspired by the popular Christmas song, SPARKY THE ELF, and includes a FREE mp3 download of the song performed by Billy Anderson.