Jamie Michalak

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  • Bibliography:
    20 Books (1 Series)
  • First Book:
    August 2007
  • Latest Book:
    April 2025
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Full Series List in Order

Joe and Sparky

1 - Joe and Sparky Get New Wheels (Mar-2009)
2 - Joe and Sparky, Superstars! (Apr-2011)
3 - Joe and Sparky Go to School (Jun-2013)

Book List in Order: 20 titles

  • Larry and Rita

    Brand New Readers

    A lively porcupine and chipmunk make a fun-loving duo -- and a vibrant addition to the Brand New Readers series.

    Things get a bit prickly when Larry the porcupine dances with Rita the chipmunk -- or when they engage in beach adventures, bu...

  • Fairy Tea Party

  • Fairy Goodnight Kisses

  • Joe and Sparky Get New Wheels

    Joe and Sparky - 1

    An adventurous giraffe drives off with his friend, a cautious turtle, to see the world in an endearing comedy of errors perfect for early readers. Sparky is a turtle who likes to stay inside his shell. Joe is a giraffe who likes to stretch his neck a...

  • Joe and Sparky, Superstars!

    Joe and Sparky - 2

    The unlikely duo return in a very funny tale of friendship, derring-do, and the discovery that, bold or shy, anyone can become a superstar. When fun-seeking Joe, a giraffe, takes a reluctant Sparky, a turtle, on a wild ride across the famous cagel...

  • Judy Moody and the Poop Picnic

    Judy is desperately trying to earn thrill points, so she plans a trip to the Cemetery Creep ’n’ Crawl. Meanwhile, Stink has been collecting all the samples and evidence he can in his efforts to catch Bigfoot. Add in Aunt Opal’s crazy driving (a...

  • Joe and Sparky Go to School

    Joe and Sparky - 3

    The endearing and mismatched pals accidentally latch onto a big yellow bus and leave the cageless zoo for their first trip to school. Sparky the turtle may be cautious, but when the strange vehicle full of noisy short people pulls away from Safari...

  • Coziest Place

    After a fun winter's day of sledding, a family of bears returns to their cozy home. They share big bear hugs, grilled cheese, hot cocoa, books, and cookies. Then, Mother and Father Bear carry their tired, happy children to bed. Gentle, rhyming text a...

  • Escape from Greasy World

    Now that Fast Food Freddy has Professor Fizzy in his clutches, can the Lunch Lab kids rescue him from Greasy World?

    Oh, no! Henry and Avril have just discovered that Professor Fizzy is missing from the Lunch Lab. And so is the rest of the crew...



  • Joe and Sparky, Party Animals!

    The endearingly mismatched duo has their hands full when a party for a friend goes comically awry. One day Joe, an exuberant giraffe, hears a commotion coming from another part of the famous cageless zoo he calls home. Joined by his small, green, ...

  • Frank and Bean

    "Kolar has nailed facial expressions for his main characters, and the sly humor in the illustrations will tickle the funny bones of those savvy enough to spy it. . . . Load up on zip and zing: Oatmeal mornings will never be the same again." -- Kirkus...

  • Dakota Crumb

    In a clever take on the “night at the museum” theme, a little mouse with a genius for collecting leads picture book readers—and seek-and-find aficionados—on a thrilling nocturnal adventure.Dakota Crumb: Tiny Treasure Hunte...

  • Chicken Soup for the Soul BABIES: Everyone Says Please (Execpt Cat)

    Chicken Soup for the Soul Babies imparts good values through heartwarming and humourous stories to help little ones put their best foot forward. Little Cat forgets his manners and demands cheese from Mama, but he's missing the magic word. After ...

  • Chicken Soup for the Soul BABIES: Everyone Shares (Execpt Cat)

    Chicken Soup for the Soul Babies imparts good values through heartwarming and humourous stories to help little ones put their best foot forward. All the animals at the playground like to share--just like the characters in their favorite book. Al...

  • Playdate!: (With Bear, Too?)

    Chicken Soup for the Soul Babies imparts good values through heartwarming and humourous stories to help little ones put their best foot forward.Bear is bigger and clumsier than Squirrel's small woodland friends. But when Bear asks to play too, Squirr...

  • Food Truck Fiasco

    "Kolar has nailed facial expressions for his main characters, and the sly humor in the illustrations will tickle the funny bones of those savvy enough to spy it. . . . Load up on zip and zing: Oatmeal mornings will never be the same again.&q...

  • The Stinky Feet Monster

    In the third book in the series, Frank takes the lead in tracking down a very smelly creature as our favorite culinary odd couple embarks on their funniest adventure yet. Frank has a book, a map, and a plan to find the Stinky Feet Monster. Bean has n...

  • The Sunshine Garden: Being a Team Player

    This new Chicken Soup for the Soul KIDS picture book is a sunny celebration of friendship, teamwork, and community with the Sunshine Squad.Mia's neighbor Mr. Angelo has been under the weather, so he's asked her to take care of his garden for a bit. M...

  • Hazel the Handful

    What happens when a new baby moves in—and the doted-on “older sibling” is a pampered pooch? People stop to say, “Oh, what a cutie patootie baby!” What? Is it not clear? I am the patootie.Follow the adorable puppy Hazel t...



  • Puppy Meets Baby

    What happens when a new baby moves in -- and the doted-on “older sibling” is a pampered pooch? People stop to say, “Oh, what a cutie patootie baby!” What? Is it not clear? I am the patootie. Follow the adorable puppy Hazel through a typical d...

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Jamie Michalak has published 20 books.

The next book by Jamie Michalak, Hazel the Handful, will be published in April 2025.

The first book by Jamie Michalak, Larry and Rita, was published in August 2007.

Yes. Jamie Michalak has 1 series.
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