The One and Only Sparkella Makes a Plan

(Hardback)

Publishing Details

Classifications

Physical Properties

Description

Sparkella is excited for her first sleepover with her new friend, Tam. A glittery, glimmering outfit sure to impress Check! Everything they need for the awesomest tea party ever Check! A collection of games to delight and inspire Check! She can't wait for Tam to arrive in a few hours, but first she needs one more very important thing for their sleepover: A castle fit for two royal highnesses. But no matter what she tries, Sparkella just can't seem to get the castle to work. The leopard stones for the wall are too hard to find! The cardboard breaks when she tries to climb to the second floor! The nails are boring and so NOT glitter-tastic. Sparkella is frustrated, and worried her castle will never be finished in time. But with a little help from her dad, she soon learns the importance of patience, and figuring out creative new ways to do things when your original plans fall through.

Reviews

Praise for The One and Only Sparkella Makes a Plan:

Laying on saturated colors and sprays of tiny stars with a lavish hand, Barnes depicts the two young 'royals' in flamboyantly decorated settings--even Dad's motorcycle is a dazzling confection awash in bows ... A second scintillating celebration of personal style and dad-daughter DIY. --Kirkus Reviews

Praise for The One and Only Sparkella:

An Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller!
A Publishers Weekly Bestseller!

Hollywood superstar Tatum pens a sparkling debut. ... The endearing representation of a supportive single father makes this book shine; similarly, the illustrations delight throughout, tenderly reflecting Sparkella's struggles and successes. A charming story of self-reliance. --School Library Journal, starred review

A delightful tale that encourages kids to embrace their individuality. --People

For the children, or the inner child, in your life. --Oprah Daily

Author Bio

Channing Tatum has established himself as a leading actor, producer and now director with his debut film, Dog, which he is co-directing with his production partner, Reid Carolin. Together they founded their production company Free Association along with Peter Kiernan. Free Association has produced the 21 Jump Street and Magic Mike franchises. His favorite role to date is being father to his six-year-old daughter, Everly, who loves sparkly, rainbow-y things. He currently resides in Los Angeles. Kim Barnes lives on the Isle of Wight with her partner and two children, Leo and Cameo, who greatly inspire her work. She graduated from Lincoln University, England, and has drawn ever since she was a young child.