Charlotte Award
2016 · Primary (Pre-K/2nd) · Nominee
About This Book
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.
Awards
Colorado Children's Book Award
2016 · Picture Book · Nominee
Georgia Children's Book Award
2016 · Picture Book · Finalist
Grand Canyon Reader Award
2016 · Picture · Nominee
Virginia Readers Choice Award
2016 · Primary · Nominee
Charlotte Zolotow Award
2015 · Picture Book Text · Winner
Junior Library Guild
2014 · Selection
