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Sparky makes Carmen smile!
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Sparky hangs with her beagle pals Rascal and Max in Parishville, NY.
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Sparky enjoyed the hospitality of her friends Christine and John during her 2005 trip to the North Country in New York state.
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Sparky in Sweden! - Albert and Evelina enjoy their Sparky books in Stockholm, Sweden.
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Anita Bryant poses with her Sparky books at Hue-Man Books in New York City.
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Cats and Dogs - Although Barb Stretton writes about cats in her Tori Trotter books, she still loves Sparky!
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A friendly basset hound enjoys the shade under Sparkys table during an event in Miami, FL.
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The Sparky books make an appearance at a down-home BBQ joint in South Carolina.
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Sparkys San Francisco pal Elaine knows that Sparky makes good bedtime reading.
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Two smiling face painters at Blue Jay Orchards in Connecticut pose with Sparky Coast to Coast.
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Is Fred Sparkys long-lost cousin? The spots sure look familiar ...
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And on the other side of the world, Goro, Sparkys pal from Japan, poses with Sparky Coast to Coast
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Jason, of Minchin Buick in Stamford, CT, poses with Sparkys new car.
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Sparkys pal Kim shows off her Sparky book at the Bronx Zoo in New York City.
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Its a Merry Christmas for Madison and her Sparky book!
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From left to right, author Rick Arruzza, illustrator Pilar Newton, and Sparky fan (and artist) Mari Tashiro.
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New York City singer Monet is flanked by Sparky illustrator Pilar Newton and Sparky author Rick Arruzza.
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Sparky makes it to Esperanto, a restaurant in New York City, with her friend Sharon.
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Spanner and Harry and Sparkys Walk.
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Sparky and Lily say hello through the screen door.
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Sparkys on TV! Sparky and some of her friends made an appearance on Cablevisions Pet Talk.
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Sparky poses with Pet Talk TV host Lauren Collier.
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Sparky didnt make it to the Cape Cod beaches, but her friend Nicole did!
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Sparky and Otis face off during play time in Sparkys yard.
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Sparkys pals Steve and Stone hug for the camera.
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A Sparky hat and Sparky pad for Vinnie at Blue Jay Orchards in Connecticut.
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Malia Connor smiles for Sparky from Redwood Day School in Oakland, CA.
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Jen of the Waterbar in San Francisco displays her Sparky book with the Bay Bridge looming in the background.
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Sparky hangs out with good friend Charlotte and Charlottes dog Tasha at a dog run in Miami.
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Sparky makes a new friend in Miami.
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Author Rick Arruzza and Sparkys good friend Charlotte at the Miami Book Fair.
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Clifford the Big Red Dog and Sparky at the Miami Book Fair.
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At the Miami Book Fair, even the balloons had spots!
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Sparkys Florida cousins Bobby and Marie!
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Look for the man with the baseball hat in Sparkys books, and its probably Sparkys good friend Andy, who lives down the street.
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This is Sparkys friend Heidi. She drives the car in Sparky Coast to Coast.
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Sparkys best friend and next-door neighbor Macy.
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Maya is featured in Sparkys Walk. If you go to the Sparkys House Band section of the Gallery, you can see Maya all grown up.
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Sparkys pal Belle from Sparkys Big Race
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Alexandra at the Pralinhuset chocolate shop sends her greetings from Gamla Stan (Old Town) in Stockholm.
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Stockholm artist Yvonne Zedell and her husband love Sparky!
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Sparkys little cousin Sofia at the St. Leos Christmas Fair in Stamford, CT.
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Sparkys author meets the stars of the Tails of Joy reading program.
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Maggie the bunny and Speedy the tortoise. (Maggies red eye is from the camera flash.)
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Maggies all bandaged up after foot surgery.
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Happy Halloween from Dr. Pilar (Sparkys illustrator) and Sparky (the author).
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David takes a close-up look of Speedy.
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Speedy in the backyard
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Speedy catches some rays.
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Speedy hides under Sparkys bed.
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Speedy the tortoise
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Sparky and her pal Wrigley say hello in the snow.
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Sparkys pal from R.L. Stevenson School in San Francisco sticks out her tongue, too!
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Sparkys pal Quinn peeks out from under the Sparky hat.
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Sparky smiles along with the author and his mom in the back yard.
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Sparky has a good time at Jessicas birthday party.
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Sparky and the Hedgehog - Sparky keeps her distance from Peach the Hedgehog and Peachs sharp quills. Peach is the newest addition to Sparkys household.
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Heres a close-up look of Peach the hedgehog, the newest addition to Sparkys household. Although the picture is a bit blurry, you can see Peachs snout and her quills.
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Nuggie the sparrow, one of the stars of Sparky Goes to School, hops around his home. Nuggie was owned by Carol Cardenas, a friend of Sparky.
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Yes, there really is a Yuki! Yuki, one of the birds that saves Sparky in Sparky Goes to School, is owned by Carol Cardenas, one of Sparkys pals.
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Sparky makes Carmen smile!
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Tails are wagging and ears are flapping as Sparky romps with her pals Rascal and Max in Parishville, NY.
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The gangs all here - Sparkys author and illustrator, the Sparky books, and Santa!
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Speedy Eats!!
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Speedy Eats Some More!!
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Charlotte and her dog Sparky (!!) love Sparkys books in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
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Kalil loves his Sparky books!!
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Chloe Sue from Park City Magnet School in Bridgeport, CT, loves her Sparky pals!
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Cecilia is enjoying her Sparky books out in Portland, Oregon!
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Maximus inspects a shipment of books for The Read to Grow Foundation.
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Alesha is all smiles with her pal Dexter!
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Curtis keeps smiling, even though Dexter barks at him when he delivers the mail!
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Dexter in the backyard with Winnie, who was adopted from Adopt-A-Dog, too!
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Dexter gives little Aubrey a smooch!
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Dexter chomps on one of Brunos chew toys!
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Freddie takes a nap with his pal Dexter.
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A little biscotti for Kai and Dexter!
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Dexter and Emma have their eyes on something!
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Fiona, one of the KIt Kat Trio from Dexters upcoming book, Dexter and the Rescuettes.
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Lounging on the deck with Emma and Aubrey.
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Kalil shows off his Dexter book and pad!
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Oona with the floppy right ear!
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Ozzie, Dexters buddy from down the street.
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Ozzy, another member of the Kit Kat Trio from Dexters upcoming book, Dexter and the Rescuettes.
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Rocky, the somewhat nervous trumpet player in Dexters upcoming book, Dexter and the Rescuettes.
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Roman and Dexter, up close and personal!
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Summer, Dexters best friend! She often takes care of Dexter when were away.
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Violette takes a look at her Dexter book!
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Dexter and Sparky bring big smiles to Grayson and Charlotte!