Books published by publisher Spork

Noah Green has never had a pet, unlike her best friend Carlos, and she wants a dog more than anything. But after a dog-sitting disaster, she’s certain her mom will never agree to a pet. When Noah finds a mysterious critter at a garage sale, she can’t believe her parents let her buy it. But her new pet won’t stop growing or making mischief, leaving Noah with both a mystery and a dilemma.

All Dogs Deserve A HomeA heartwarming children's picture book about service dogs and one little pup searching for purpose in life...and finding his forever home in the process. This young readers' dog adventure tells the story of Boomer, a soon-to-be graduate from Pupperdine Academy who is anxious to find his new family and become a service dog. When a bee scares him at his graduation, he accidentally knocks over his trainers. Ashamed, Boomer runs away. But without any help from his trainers, how will he find a family to serve? Every time he tries to do something helpful, he can't seem to get it right...until he meets a furry feline who just might change his life forever. Perfect for teaching children love and acceptance, Vanessa Keel's charming story will appeal to parents and teachers looking for animal books early readers will love.

Mac and Cheese are the class guinea pigs, and Oliver is their biggest fan. So he watches them to learn how he can be a good friend. But while snuggling might be fine for guinea pigs, Oliver's classmates don't like him getting into their personal space bubbles. With the help of his teacher and classmates, Oliver learns that being a friend means respecting personal space.

"Sophie and Little Star is a delightfully charming tale about friendship and finding where we belong. A wonderful bedtime treat!" -Marissa Meyer, New York Times bestselling author of The Lunar ChroniclesWhen a little star falls from her home in the sky, she finds help from an unexpected friend. Together, the new friends search for a way to send Little Star home, but soon discover that not everyone you meet is kind, or helpful. Little Star begins to wonder if she'll ever find a way home, and if she does, will she be able to leave her new friend, Sophie, behind?

Everyone thinks they know the story of the Farmer in the Dell. But do they really? One little mouse knows the truth and he’s ready to spill the beans. Take a seat in the saddle and hold on to your hat when you open the book and read all about it here. This real-life story will make you question what else might not be true, depending on who’s doing the telling.

The Devil Wears Prada meets Winnie the Pooh. Paisley, a wide-eyed, imaginative porcupine, dreams of being a fashion designer. She enters the backbiting animal fashion world, using her quills to pin up the swaggerific creations for a prickly Diva. Overworked and down to her very last quill, can Paisley use her creative power to triumph? This whimsical picture book celebrates imagination, originality and believing in oneself.

Finn is not your typical lemon shark. He likes to frolic and have fun in the water. But his brothers’ and sisters’ idea of fun is lying completely still on the ocean floor - BORING! While out searching for new friends, Finn encounters a sea turtle who hides in a rock cave. Clearly, he must want to play hide and seek. Then he comes across some humans who scream, “SHARK!!!” when he approaches. Obviously, they must be excited to see him. Will Finn ever find a friend who can see beyond his sharky appearance?

Roxy and Stumpy, two clever raccoons, are known for their dumpster diving abilities. Most mornings, their bellies are full and sleep comes easy. Until one day, they aren't so lucky. Tired and hungry, Roxy and Stumpy meet a handful of unique animal friends who eat prickly pear cactus. Yes, that's right - CACTUS! Join the raccoons as they decide whether or not this spiny food is worth the trouble.

Pat is a young boy living in the big city. He begins each day with a huge smile. Pat greets his fuddy-duddy doorman with this same big smile. And nothing happens-or so Pat thinks. The reader is taken on a journey following a sequence of events, unknown to the main character, unfolding just how far that simple act of a smile went. And vise versa- what may not happen when Pat decides to stay in bed all day. THE RIPPLE is inspired by the beloved It’s a Wonderful Life, and aims to prove to one and all, just how important each person and a simple act of kindness can really be