Joe and Sparky Go to School

Joe and Sparky Go to SchoolBy: Jamie Michalak Illustrator: Frank Remkiewicz Series: Candlewick Sparks 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. Theres 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,

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But he must rally and fight

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Lift the flaps and find out who is keeping the tired bunny awake

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