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Joe and Sparky get new wheels
By Michalak, Jamie & Remkiewicz, Frank
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School Library Journal
Reviewed on April 1, 2009
Gr 1-3 In this silly, action-packed tale for fluent early readers, Joe the giraffe believes that he has won a car in a contest he entered. He invites his friend Sparky the turtle to go for a ride. They stop at the "Tall Mall" and select clothing and accessories. The cashless Joe just happens to be the "one-millionth customer" and wins free purchases. They next ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2009
After winning a car, Joe Giraffe, who likes to "stretch my neck and see the world," takes cautious Sparky Turtle for a...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Junior Library Guild
Reviewed on April 1, 2009
“I like to listen,” says Joe. “I like to stretch my neck and see the world.” Sparky, the mild-mannered turtle, replies, “I like to hide in my shell.” These different temperaments don’t keep Joe and Sparky from enjoying each other’s company on their impromptu road-trip. Young readers will delight in the innocent blunders the two friends make, seeing everyday human activities as new and miraculous. R...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
