Joe and Sparky Go to School

<b>&#147;A humorous high-interest package . . . a hit.&#148; &#151;&#160;<i>The Horn Book</i>&#160;(starred review)</b><br><br>The endearing and mismatched pals Sparky the turtle and Joe the giraffe accidentally latch on to a big yellow bus and leave the zoo for their first trip to school. There&#146;s a lot to learn and the goal of the day seems to be to get a star. But just when Joe fears that he may have to go home starless Sparky reminds him of all the ways that his loyal friend already shines.