Joe and Sparky, Superstars!

Joe and Sparky, Superstars!
Author: Jamie Michalak
Publisher: Candlewick Press
Total Pages: 49
Release: 2012
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0763660590

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.

Joe and Sparky Get New Wheels

Joe and Sparky Get New Wheels
Author: Jamie Michalak
Publisher: Candlewick Press
Total Pages: 56
Release: 2009
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780763633875

When they see a car sitting unoccupied at the cageless zoo where they live, adventurous Joe the giraffe convinces shy Sparky the turtle to go for a ride and soon the two are tearing up the town--visiting a burger joint, going through a car wash, and having the wildest time of the lives!

Joe and Sparky Go to School

Joe and Sparky Go to School
Author: Jamie Michalak
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2014-06-24
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0763671819

“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.

Sticky Burr

Sticky Burr
Author: John Lechner
Publisher: Candlewick Press
Total Pages: 64
Release: 2007
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780763630546

Meet Sticky Burr, his unshakable friends, his prickly foes, and the other inhabitants of Burrwood Forest in this beguiling and delightful graphic storybook. Full color.

Joe and Sparky, Party Animals!

Joe and Sparky, Party Animals!
Author: Jamie Michalak
Publisher: Candlewick Press
Total Pages: 49
Release: 2017-08-15
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0763682063

The endearingly mismatched duo has their hands full when a party for a friend goes comically awry. One day Joe, an exuberant giraffe, hears a commotion coming from another part of the famous cageless zoo he calls home. Joined by his small, green, slightly more serious turtle friend, Sparky, Joe discovers the source of the hullabaloo: a group of children — or noisy short people, as Joe and Sparky call them — having a party. Inspired, Joe decides to throw a party for his pet worm, Wiggy. There’s just one problem: Sparky is not entirely sure if Wiggy even exists! What will happen when every animal in the zoo shows up to Wiggy’s party with presents and cake? Worm or no worm, this silly, satisfying tale is sure to leave new readers smiling.

Frank and Bean

Frank and Bean
Author: Jamie Michalak
Publisher: Candlewick
Total Pages: 49
Release: 2019-10-08
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0763695599

When the introspective Frank meets the gregarious Bean, can they find a way to make beautiful music together? Dry wit and hilarious illustrations introduce a new unlikely pair. Frank likes peace and quiet. He likes his tent, his pencil, and writing in his secret notebook. Bean likes noise. He likes his bus, his trumpet — toot, toot! — and making music. Loud music. But Bean is missing something: he does not have words. What will happen if Frank shares his words with Bean? With a laugh-out-loud narrative by Jamie Michalak, author of the Joe and Sparky series, and Bob Kolar’s bright, graphic, comical illustrations, this fresh and funny story will go down easy for beginning readers and young listeners alike.

Big Red Dynasty

Big Red Dynasty
Author: Gregory L. Rhodes
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1998-10
Genre: Baseball
ISBN: 9780964140233

Houndsley and Catina Plink and Plunk

Houndsley and Catina Plink and Plunk
Author: James Howe
Publisher: Candlewick Press
Total Pages: 49
Release: 2021-04-06
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1536221767

A charming tale about paddling past fears with the help of true friends. Houndsley loves to canoe. Catina loves to ride bikes. But when Houndsley takes Catina out canoeing, she chatters the whole time, drowning out the sounds Houndsley loves, like the call of birds or the plink and plunk of the paddles. And when Catina wants to go biking, Houndsley balks at going, even though Bert says he wants to come along. What is wrong with Catina? And what is wrong with Houndsley? Luckily, with Bert’s help, they discover that the things you’re afraid of are easier to do with a good friend or two at your side.

Cardboard Gods

Cardboard Gods
Author: Josh Wilker
Publisher: Seven Footer Press
Total Pages: 264
Release: 2010
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 9781934734162

Wilker marks the stages of his life through the baseball cards he collected as a child. He captures the experience of growing up obsessed with baseball cards and explores what it means to be a fan of the game.

The Machine

The Machine
Author: Joe Posnanski
Publisher: Harper Collins
Total Pages: 332
Release: 2009-08-27
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 0061901695

Award-winning sports columnist Joe Posnanski hits a grand slam with The Machine—a thrilling account of the magical 1975 season of the Cincinnati Reds, baseball’s legendary “Big Red Machine,” from spring training through the final game of the ’75 World Series. Featuring a Hall of Fame lineup of baseball superstars—including Johnny Bench, George Foster, Joe Morgan, Cesar Geronimo, and “Charlie Hustle” Pete Rose himself—The Machine is a wild ride with one of the greatest baseball teams in the history of the American Pastime.