Frankie Sparks and the Talent Show Trick

Reach for this book when your child is facing a creative block or feeling the pressure of a looming deadline. This story is perfect for children who are beginning to navigate the tricky balance between their personal passions and their social responsibilities. When Frankie Sparks decides to help her best friend Maya with a magic trick for the talent show, she discovers that being an inventor involves more than just nuts and bolts: it requires listening and patience. Parents will appreciate how the story models the scientific method and engineering design process within the context of a realistic school friendship. It is an ideal bridge for early elementary readers who love to build things but need help navigating the occasional friction of teamwork and the vulnerability of performing in front of others.