The One and Only Sparkella

The One and Only Sparkella by Channing Tatum, Illustrated by Kim Barnes

Thank you Brittany with Macmillan Children’s Publishing Company for the opportunity to review this book.  My opinion of this book is my own.  

Synopsis

Ella is excited for her first day of school.  She is ready to sparkle with her perfect outfit and accessories.  She

is Sparkella.

She gets to school, and the kids and their parents are not ready for her sparklingly personality and dress.

Will Ella continue to be herself or try to fit in with the class?

My Thoughts

I love books that encourage children to be themselves.  Sometimes others will not like how we sparkle or shine but do it anyway.  I love how Channing Tatum wrote this book form a child and parent’s perspective and showed how a child could be encouraged by their parents to continue to be themselves.  I loved all the sparkly illustrations. This story reminded of how my daughter loves to do her own thing.  This is a great book for helping children not be afraid to be themselves despite not fitting in at times. 

About the Author (From Book Cover and /or Press Release)

Channing Tatum has established himself as a leading actor, producer, and now director with his debut film, Dog, which he is co-directing with his production partner, Reid Carolin.  Together they founded their production company Free Association along with Peter Kiernan.  Free Association has produced the 21 Jump Street and Magic Mike franchises.  They also produce the worldwide stage experience, Magic Mike Live, which premiered in Las Vegas and expanded to London, Berlin, and Australia.  However, his favorite role to date is being a father to his six-year-old daughter, Everly, who loves sparkly, rainbow-y things.  He currently resides in Los Angeles.

About the Illustrator (From Book Cover and/or Press Release)

Kim Barnes lives on the Isle of Wight with her partner and two children, Leo and Cameo, who greatly inspire her work.  She graduated from Lincoln University, England, and has drawn ever since she was a young child.