Sparkle has dreamed of having a puppy of her own—and on her 7th birthday, that dream comes true! But Miles, a shy Great Dane rescue, isn’t quite ready to be best friends. Loud noises and sudden movements scare him, and he hides beneath bridges and behind fears too big for his little paws. Determined to earn his trust, Sparkle must learn something very important: sometimes love means slowing down, listening closely, and being oh-so-patient. Told in playful, rhyming verse with heartwarming illustrations, Sparkle and Miles: A Trusting Smile is a gentle, lyrical story about building trust, understanding trauma, and discovering that the strongest friendships bloom when we give them time. Perfect for bedtime, classrooms, or story time snuggles, this book is a beautiful reminder that love always finds its way—with kindness, patience, and a little sparkle