Sparkleton #1: The Magic Day (HarperChapters)

A shaggy purple unicorn does everything he can—except his homework—to get wish-granting powers in the first book of this glitterrific, highly illustrated early chapter book series.

Sparkleton begs his big sister to give him wish-granting magic for one whole day so he can prove what a glitteriffic wish-granting unicorn he can be. But all the wishes he grants come out opposite!

Can Sparkleton’s friends Willow and Gabe help him undo the magic before sunset? Or will every day be opposite day?

HarperChapters build confident readers one chapter at a time! With short, fast-paced books, art on every page, and milestone markers at the end of every chapter, they're the perfect next step for fans of I Can Read!

• A Hilarious Unicorn Hero: Meet Sparkleton, a shaggy, purple, and totally impulsive unicorn whose first attempt at wish-granting turns everything upside down―literally!
• Friendship and Teamwork: Can Sparkleton’s two best friends―the ever-optimistic Willow and the hilariously gloomy Gabe―help him clean up his magical messes before it’s too late?
• Perfect for Early Readers: Part of the acclaimed HarperChapters line, this story features short, fast-paced chapters and vibrant illustrations on every page to build reading confidence.
• Learning Responsibility (The Hard Way!): A laugh-out-loud tale about a unicorn who learns that making others happy is the most important part of magic.

Calliope Glass is an editor and the writer of several popular titles for licenses like Star Wars, Marvel, and the Disney Princesses. She lives in New York City with her family.

Hollie Mengert is an illustrator and animator living in Los Angeles. She loves drawing animals, making people smile with her work, and spending time with her amazingly supportive family and friends.