Magic Mike' to Sparkella': Channing Tatum pens second children's bookHollywood star Channing Tatum sparkles once again again with his second children's book, Sparkella Makes A Plan'.
by Carmen Coetsee
28-06-2022 22:30
in Books
Magic Mike' actor Channing Tatum has released the follow-up to his popular children's book The One and Only Sparkella'. Image via Twitter @JustJared.
Award-winning actor Channing Tatum has recently released a follow-up book to his popular children's story The One and Only Sparkella . The second instalment, Sparkella Makes A Plan, promises just as much adventure and fun as the first one.
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Coupled with the beautiful illustrations of Kim Barnes, Sparkella Makes a Plan is a beautiful story teaching the importance of self-love.
TATUM CREDITS LOCKDOWN, DAUGHTER AS INSPIRATIONS According to an interview with ew.com, Tatum said his nine-year-old daughter, Everly, served as the main inspiration for his children's books although being stuck at home during the COVID-19 lockdown also played a role.
Tatum has opened up in a CNN interview about the difficulties of lockdown and how important it was for him to find his inner child .
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I don't know about you but things got a little weird for me in quarantine. I locked myself in my daughter's room & found my inner child. So this is what I created for my little girl. From what is, I guess, the little girl in me. Thx for reading. #Sparkella https://t.co/QbxlZU2CXl pic.twitter.com/W0PUb822Q3
Channing Tatum (@channingtatum) August 31, 2020
Tatum said that he did find his inner child with the help of his daughter, resulting in Sparkella.
This is what I created for my little girl. From what is, I guess, the little girl in me .
He also describes his daughter as his greatest teacher in the book's dedication.
Speaking to People.com, Tatum encourages parents everywhere to share in the imagination of their children.
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He states that his children's books are for all Dads that might have a little girl Wear whatever, dance however, and be as magical as you can .
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THE ONE AND ONLY SPARKELLA' LIVE-ACTION MOVIE IN THE WORKS #ChanningTatum set to star in the movie adaptation of his children s book "The One and Only Sparkella."#Hollywood #DubaiOneTv https://t.co/4Y9MHZ4Arw pic.twitter.com/mVkOd1WwrA
Dubai One (@DubaiOneTV) May 19, 2022
Children will also be able to enjoy the movie version of Tatum's uplifting story as The One and Only Sparkella Movie is in the works. Tatum will reportedly star in the adaptation and teamed up with screenwriter Pamela Ribon who has worked on films like Moana and Ralph Breaks the Internet.
SPARKELLA SERIES': A CELEBRATION OF SPARKLES AND SELF-LOVE The One and Only Sparkella which became a New York Times Bestseller follows the story of Ella, a girl who likes sparkly things and gets teased at school for wearing disco ball shows. But with help of her father, Ella learns to love herself and to never stop sparkling.
This is a delightful tale that encourages kids to embrace their individuality and celebrates the special bond between a daughter and her father.
Sparkella is back, and this time she s learning an important lesson about patience!
Order leading actor, producer and director @channingtatum s THE ONE AND ONLY SPARKELLA MAKES A PLAN (illustrated by @kimillustration), out now https://t.co/l6MQCfBEEv pic.twitter.com/0nx94ppsiD
MacKids Books (@MacKidsBooks) June 22, 2022
In the second book, Sparkella Makes A Plan, Ella and her father embark on a spectacular (and sparkly) adventure as they work together to solve problems and, ultimately, create the perfect princess castle.
Like the first book, Sparkella Makes a Plan is a beautiful lesson for both children and adults about the importance of working together and learning to love who you are.
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Magic Mike' to Sparkella': Channing Tatum pens second children's bookHollywood star Channing Tatum sparkles once again again with his second children's book, Sparkella Makes A Plan'. 
