How to Be an Earthling series
Spork crash lands on Earth, where he gets a crash course on life in a third-grade classroom!
I alternated author duties on this series with a couple of other writers. It was fun picking up where they left off! Each book highlights a character trait—such as honesty or cooperation—that's important no matter where you live in the galaxy.
GREETINGS, SHARKLING!
Spork is excited to join the class on a field trip to the aquarium. Then a classmate's fib prompts Spork to jump in the shark tank. Who knew aquatic Earth creatures could be so unfriendly...and so hungry? Character trait: honesty.
Chapter book. Ages 6 to 9. Kane Press, 2016
Illustrated by Jessica Warrick
EARTH'S GOT TALENT
It's showtime! What cosmic tricks can Spork pull out of his sleeve for the school talent show? And can he help his friend Grace reveal her secret talent? Character trait: courage.
Chapter book. Ages 6 to 9. Kane Press, 2016
Illustrated by Jessica Warrick
ALIEN IN THE OUTFIELD
Spork is awesome at yubble, his planet's most popular sport. If only he could get the hang of baseball. At least he's figured out that when your teammates yell at you to go home, they don't mean your actual home... Character trait: perseverance.
Chapter book. Ages 6 to 9. Kane Press, 2016
Illustrated by Jessica Warrick
PARKS AND WRECKS
Spork and his classmates stumble on a forgotten park. It would be a perfect gathering place for the community. Can they give it an out-of-this-world makeover before the mayor closes it forever? Character trait: generosity.
Chapter book. Ages 6 to 9. Kane Press, 2018
Illustrated by Jessica Warrick
ONE SMALL STEP FOR SPORK
Spork needs to get back to his home planet. But his fuel tank is empty—he's out of truzzle juice! Refilling it is too big a job for one little alien. Good thing Spork's not alone! Character trait: cooperation.
Chapter book. Ages 6 to 9. Kane Press, 2018
Illustrated by Jessica Warrick