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Michalak, Jamie

Joe and Sparky Go to School

42 pp. | Candlewick | June, 2013 | Trade ISBN 978-0-7636-6278-3 $15.99

(1) K-3 Illustrated by Frank Remkiewicz. Giraffe Joe and best friend Sparky the turtle, who live at Safari Land, take an unexpected field trip to a school when they accidentally board a departing bus full of "noisy short people." Limited but lively vocabulary, a large font, and carefully placed illustrations--all in a humorous, high-interest package--will make this a hit.

Reviewer: Robin L. Smith | Horn Book Magazine Issue: May, 2013