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by Rebecca George (Author), Michalanna Haley (Illustrator)
Moving to a new home is hard, especially when you're a dog who just wants his old yard back. When Jasper's family packs up and moves to the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee, his tail stops wagging. No familiar smells. No favorite yard. No friends. Just boxes, bumpy roads, and a house that doesn't feel like home yet.
Then one summer evening, a tiny light rises from the meadow and everything begins to change. Sparkle is a firefly with something important to say: you were made to shine in all that you do. Jasper Meets Sparkle helps children facing big changes find their courage, meet new friends, and shine their light wherever they go.
This heartwarming picture book for kids ages 4-8 is perfect for:
- Children dealing with moving to a new home or starting at a new school
- Read-alouds exploring friendship, kindness, and emotional resilience
- Nature lovers drawn to Appalachian wildlife and the Smoky Mountains
- Families and classrooms looking for books about belonging
Bonus: A Field Guide to the Smoky Mountains is tucked inside the back cover, introducing young readers to the real fireflies, wildflowers, birds, and animals hidden throughout the illustrations. Perfect for curious kids and nature-based learning!
Jasper Meets Sparkle reminds every child, and every adult who's ever had to start over, that your special light has been there all along.
