Stories that help little hearts shine
Welcome to The Sparkle Press, home of heartwarming picture books designed to gently guide emotional growth and celebrate the magic of connection.
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Dawn McCarthy
Meet The Author
I'm an early years specialist with nearly two decades of international teaching experience. Blending my passion for storytelling with my love for little hearts, I now write picture books designed to gently guide children’s emotional growth and celebrate the magic of connection.
✍️ Nurturing emotional growth and joyful connection.
The Sparkle Shelf
The Slug Who Found Love
Releasing November 2025
A heartwarming story about kindness, courage and discovering love in unexpected places.
Shamal the Camel
Coming December 2025
A heartwarming tale about being yourself even when you stand out.
Lucy and the Lights
Coming 2026
A magical story where Lucy learns the importance of following the light inside her.
Bring the Author to Your School or Nursery
Dawn offers joyful, heart-led school visits where children get to meet the author and experience a magical reading of The Slug Who Found Love — a story that gently explores love, friendship, and staying true to yourself.
Perfect for EYFS and Foundation Stage children.
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