Books that will spark

your students’ love of reading

Candlewick
®

Perfect for the newly independent reader

An E. B. White Read
Aloud Award Winner

A Theodor Seuss
Geisel Award Winner

A Theodor Seuss
Geisel Award Winner

Beginning chapter books that speak to the very special virtues and values
Ages 5–9 | Kindergarten–Grade 4 | 6 x 9
of friendship, even between the most unlikely of friends.
Candlewick Sparks®. Candlewick Sparks is a registered trademark of Candlewick Press, Inc. Illustration copyright
© 2019 by Bob Kolar
Witty, engaging, and full of warm humor, Candlewick Sparks tell stories about subjects
Award-winning stories by top
that appeal to young readers, whether it’s school, siblings, friendships, family, or just
having fun. Endearing and enduring, these paperbacks offer newly independent authors and illustrators, including:
readers the chance to experience some
of the best early fiction available Bonny Becker Megan McDonald

© 2018 by Heather Ross

from today’s authors and illustrators. Cece Bell Laura McGee Kvasnosky
Galia Bernstein Kate Messner
Marie-Louise Gay Jamie Michalak
Candlewick SPARKS

Fergus and Zeke illustration copyright

James Howe Alex Milway
Noah Z. Jones Lisa Moser
are perfect for the newly G. Brian Karas Catharine O’Neill

independent reader: Liz Kessler

Bob Kolar
Frank Remkiewicz
Carole Lexa Schaefer
Kady MacDonald Denton

Short, engaging chapters

Monkey and Elephant illustration copyright 2014 by Galia Bernstein

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Vibrant illustrations

Rabbit and Robot illustration copyright 2016 by Cece Bell

Annie and Simon 978-0-7636-6877-8 K Joe and Sparky, Superstars! 978-0-7636-6642-2 L
Ant and Honey Bee: Monkey and Elephant 978-0-7636-6261-5 K
A Pair of Friends in Winter
978-0-7636-6862-4 L

Rich vocabulary

©
Monkey and Elephant and a Secret
A Birthday for Bear 978-0-7636-6861-7 L Birthday Surprise
978-0-7636-8744-1 K

©
Bramble and Maggie: Monkey and Elephant and the
Give and Take
978-0-7636-7787-9 K Babysitting Adventure
978-0-7636-9781-5 K

S eries within the brand Bramble and Maggie:

Horse Meets Girl
978-0-7636-6251-6 K Monkey and Elephant Get Better 978-0-7636-7180-8 K

allow readers to join their Bramble and Maggie: Snow Day 978-0-7636-9780-8 K
Monkey and Elephant Go Gadding

The Monster in the Backpack

978-0-7636-8030-5

978-0-7636-6643-9
K
K
Bramble and Maggie:
favorite characters on Spooky Season
978-0-7636-8743-4 K Pigsticks and Harold
978-0-7636-8105-0 M
and the Incredible Journey
multiple adventures Fergus and Zeke

Fergus and Zeke and the

978-0-7636-9953-6 L
Pigsticks and Harold
978-0-7636-9960-4 N
978-1-5362-2360-6 L and the Pirate Treasure
Field Day Challenge
Pigsticks and Harold
Fergus and Zeke at the Science Fair 978-1-5362-0899-3 L
978-0-7636-9400-5 O
Perfect bridge for students Frank and Bean 978-1-5362-2197-8 L
and the Tuptown Thief
Poppy the Pirate Dog 978-0-7636-7661-2 K
transitioning from beginning Houndsley and Catina 978-0-7636-6638-5 K Poppy the Pirate Dog
and the Missing Treasure
978-0-7636-8772-4 L

readers to chapter books Houndsley and Catina

and Cousin Wagster
978-1-5362-1599-1 K Poppy the Pirate Dog's
New Shipmate
978-0-7636-8031-2 K
Houndsley and Catina
and the Birthday Surprise
978-0-7636-6639-2 K Rabbit and Robot and Ribbit 978-0-7636-9782-2 L

Fit Common Core Reading Houndsley and Catina

and the Quiet Time
978-0-7636-6863-1 K
Rabbit and Robot: The Sleepover 978-0-7636-6875-4 L
Squirrel's World 978-0-7636-6644-6 K
Literature strands for Houndsley and Catina
at the Library
978-1-5362-2359-0 K Zelda and Ivy 978-0-7636-6878-5 K
kindergarten– Houndsley and Catina
Plink and Plunk
978-0-7636-6640-8 K
Zelda and Ivy
and the Boy Next Door
978-0-7636-7182-2 K

grade 3 Joe and Sparky Get New Wheels 978-0-7636-6641-5 L Zelda and Ivy: Keeping Secrets 978-0-7636-6636-1 K

Joe and Sparky Go to School 978-0-7636-7181-5 L Zelda and Ivy: The Big Picture 978-0-7636-6637-8 K

Joe and Sparky, Party Animals! 978-1-5362-0327-1 L Zelda and Ivy: The Runaways 978-0-7636-6635-4 J