A gentle story about being brave
Lulu Goes to the Dentist
Ages 2–7
Join Lulu as she prepares for her first dentist visit and discovers that new experiences do not have to feel so scary.
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Stories with heart, humor & adventure
Big adventures for little imaginations.
Welcome to the story world of A. F. Sparks, where brave characters, silly surprises, and a little mischief make every page worth turning.
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Books by A. F. Sparks
Funny, warm stories that invite children to be brave, curious, and completely themselves.
Lulu’s next adventure
Lulu’s Big Little Day
Ages 2–7
Lulu is ready to try things for herself. A warm story about growing independence, small challenges, and the joy of trying.
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Poop Deck Pete
Meet Captain Pete and his unforgettable crew in a playful story made for read-aloud time.
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The adventure continues
Poop Deck Pete and the Isle of Echoes
A mysterious island, a brave crew, and a brand-new voyage filled with secrets, surprises, and adventure.
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Pip and the Puddle Parade
Join Pip and friends for a joyful puddle parade where everyone learns that the best adventures stay together.
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Spriggle and the Great Jungle Jumble
Ages 6–10
Spriggle’s fast-moving ideas create a colorful jungle mix-up filled with mischief, laughter, and unexpected fun.
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What readers are saying
Poop Deck Pete is already earning five-star smiles from families and young readers.
★★★★★
“Great Grands are going to love it”
“A cute entertaining children's book. My great grandkids are going to love it.”
Shelley DillardVerified Amazon purchase
★★★★★
“Great story and illustrations!”
“This is honestly a great book! Perfect for elementary school kids. I highly recommend.”
Johnathan K.Amazon reviewer
Behind the stories
Meet A. F. Sparks
A. F. Sparks is a children's author who believes the best stories are the ones that make kids laugh, spark their imaginations, and leave them asking, “Can we read it again?”
With a love for big adventures, silly moments, and memorable characters, A. F. Sparks creates stories designed to make reading together fun for both children and the grown-ups reading beside them.
His books include Lulu Goes to the Dentist, Lulu’s Big Little Day, Poop Deck Pete, Pip and the Puddle Parade, and Spriggle and the Great Jungle Jumble, with more stories and characters already on the way.
When he isn't dreaming up new adventures, A. F. Sparks is usually thinking about the next character who needs a story of their own.
Welcome aboard. The adventure is just getting started.
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