The One and Only Sparkella and the Big Lie

Ages 4 to 8

In this third picture book from leading actor, producer, and director Channing Tatum, a unique little girl wants to make friends with the cool new kid at school, but has to learn the importance of honesty when she "borrows" another friend's toy to do it.

Sparkella is excited for her first playdate with the super cool new kid at school, Wyatt. But she's worried that all of her toys and games at home are too old, too homemade, or too un-cool, so she decides to "borrow" a shiny racecar from her best friend, Tam, without asking.

When Tam is upset that her car is missing, Sparkella feels bad, but she can't seem to make herself tell the truth about taking the toy. To make things right with her friend, it'll take a little help from her dad to learn the importance of honesty and taking responsibility when you make a mistake.

Leading actor, producer, and director Channing Tatum's Sparkella picture book series is a charming ode to self-reliance and the love between father and daughter.

About the Author

Channing Tatum is known for his work both on-screen as an actor and behind-the-scenes as a producer and director. In 2021, he added #1 New York Times–bestselling author to his body of work when his first children’s book, The One and Only Sparkella, debuted at the top spot. However, his favorite role to date is being father to his daughter Everly, who loves sparkly, rainbow-y things. He currently resides in Los Angeles.

Kim Barnes lives on the Isle of Wight with her partner and two children, Leo and Cameo, who greatly inspire her work. She is the illustrator of the Sparkella series written by Channing Tatum.