This children's book details the adventures of a real beagle named Sparky. Lydia Aspen's original pastel paintings bring the words to life, making it a delight for both children and adults. This book is designed to build vocabulary skills through its rhythmic verse.

This playful children's book tells the story of a real beagle named Sparky who ponders what he should do with his time when his family is away. The possibilities are endless. The story offers imaginative solutions to the "I'm BORED " conundrum. Lydia Aspen's delightful art compliments Susan Holden's wily words as Sparky ruminates about what to do with his time. The robust vocabulary is supported by a glossary. It also includes discussion questions, an art activity, and a rhyming exercise.

Sparky Dog: Attention, Please is the third children's book in the Sparky Dog series. Written in verse from Sparky's perspective, it details the tricks Sparky uses to convince his family to play with him until he finally realizes that independence can also be fun. The robust vocabulary is supported by a glossary and a vocabulary exercise. There is also an art activity, a literary terms lesson with discussion questions and two coloring book pages.