An award-winning children’s book celebrating individuality, confidence, and creativity.
About The Book
Embrace your uniqueness with ‘The Sparkly Bun’—a story about staying true to yourself.
Join Emme as she navigates the tricky world of schoolyard fashion. Emme loves her clothes, but she especially loves one item. When she wears it to school two days in a row, her friends tease her. Will Emme be able to learn the valuable lesson that being an individual is more important than fitting in with the crowd?
With charming illustrations and story, “The Sparkly Bun" is a great addition to any child's library.
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Book Awards
Readers' Favorite announces the 5 Star Review of The Sparkly Bun
Readers' Favorite announces The Sparkly Bun won the Gold Medal in the Children category
The Sparkly Bun is a BREW Children's Book Excellence Award winner
The Sparkly Bun is a two-time Purple Dragonfly Book Award Winner, in the New Author: Fiction and School Issues categories
The Sparkly Bun is a Difference Maker Award winner
Book Reviews
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“A true gem”
“Being a parent of two young children, who are already experiencing peer pressure and the need to 'fit in,' I found this book to be a true gem. The message is brilliant and one that needs to be addressed at every stage of life.”
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“Heartwarming book with a great lesson”
“5 stars is the only review to give a book that features a world in which people are dressed in hamburger buns, and delicately teaches the importance of individuality and marching to the beat of your own drum.”
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“Unique and Fun!”
“Two words. Burger outfits. The Sparkly Bun is on a roll with this fun and unique story! This book rises to the occasion with a message encouraging self-esteem, creativity, and inner knowing.”
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“A bun in a million story!”
“Such a sweet and unique story that offers children the desire to have originality and explore creativity. The bun wardrobes were such a wonderful twist to offer conflict resolution to the message of this story!”
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“The Burger Outfits Were So Perfect for a Big Lesson”
“How VERY teachable, using burger clothes—something never heard of before. I love that the child solved her perceived problem with creativity, rather than 'Let's buy something new.' An overall fun read.”
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“Perfect message, beautifully told”
“Such a clever concept with powerful lessons delivered in a way kids can easily understand. My daughter asked to read it again right after we finished. That’s a win.”
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WRITTEN BY:
Keith Stoeckeler
Keith Stoeckeler lives with his wife and two children in Connecticut, where he is the Founder of the creative agency HEARTLENT Group.
Inspired during a bedtime story with his daughter, Keith created ‘The Sparkly Bun’ to share a lasting message about individuality. The idea of incorporating his love for cheeseburgers lingered in his mind for some time, and he was motivated to pursue the creation and completion of the book to provide a lasting gift for his children.
ILLUSTRATED BY:
Lana Lee
Lana Lee's love for drawing started at one when she scribbled on her grandfather's journal. She started her career working as an illustrator and designer at a children's book magazine company, creating characters, designing products, books, and gifts. Her fascination with vivid colors and storytelling through drawings led her to become a talented children's book illustrator. Lana's style is unique and unmatched, making stories come alive through her illustrations.
