Channing Tatum''s picture book debut, The One and Only Sparkella is a charming ode to self-esteem and the love between a father and daughter.
Ella is excited for her first day at a new school.
She can''t wait to meet the other kids and share her sparkly personality. But her first day doesn't go quite as planned: Her new classmates don''t like her disco-ball shoes, her PB&J-with-sprinkles sandwich, or her rainbow-y unicorn painting.
Ella decides to try to be less sparkly at school the next day so the other kids won't make fun of her. But with a little help from her dad, she soon learns the importance of just being herself, no matter what other people say.
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In Sparkella's second adventure with her Dad, she eagerly anticipates her first sleepover with her new friend, Tam. With all preparations in place, including a dazzling outfit, supplies for the ultimate tea party, and an array of games, Sparkella is ready for a night of fun. However, her excitement dims when she struggles to construct a castle for their royal sleepover. Despite her best efforts, Sparkella faces setbacks—leopard stones are elusive, cardboard proves too fragile, and nails lack the desired sparkle. Frustration mounts as the clock ticks down to Tam's arrival, but with her dad's guidance, Sparkella learns the value of patience and innovative problem-solving. Together, they discover alternative approaches, teaching Sparkella the importance of resilience and adaptability in the face of challenges.
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In Sparkella's third adventure with her Dad, she is excited for her first playdate with the super cool new kid at school, Wyatt. But she's worried that all of her toys and games at home are too old, too homemade, or too uncool, so she decides to "borrow" a shiny racecar from her best friend, Tam, without asking.
When Tam is upset that her car is missing, Sparkella feels bad, but she can't seem to make herself tell the truth about taking the toy. To make things right with her friend, it'll take a little help from her dad to learn the importance of honesty and taking responsibility when you make a mistake.
