Welcome to the official website Konasparks.com
From bedtime wonder to laugh-out-loud imagination to brave new friendships,
Kona writes stories that help kids feel seen, safe, and full of possibility.
Kona writes big-hearted stories for little readers, and the grownups who love them. She has spent well over a decade supporting students as a school psychologist, from preschool through young adulthood. Her stories are shaped by what kids need most: belonging, courage, and a little wonder. When she’s not writing, she creates mosaic art, bringing small pieces together into something bright and whole.
Some stories make kids giggle. Some make them braver. Some make the ordinary feel enchanted.
Kona’s books invite readers into worlds where kindness travels, creativity wins, and friendship changes everything.
A jar of magic. A world of kindness
Lina learns her grandpa’s jelly beans “fly” at night to bring kids what they need most: joy, comfort, parks, and big, brave dreams.
Lina discovers that her grandpa’s magical jelly beans “fly” through the night, delivering what children need most joy, comfort, playgrounds, and the courage to dream big. A heartwarming picture book and children’s story filled with imagination, hope, and wonder.
Written by Kona Sparks
In the misty village of Grumble Grove, boots stomped, brows frowned, and doors stayed shut tight. No one waved. No one shared. Everyone worked alone beneath the gray sky. Then one morning, a stranger arrived with a spring in his step and a smile as wide as the horizon. Grumble Grove is a gentle, uplifting story about emotion kindness, and the power of small gestures. Because sometimes, all it takes is a little color to change everything. For readers ages 3-7 who believe even the grayest days can bloom with color.
When friendship is built, it can also transform you
Tommy often feels like the quiet kid standing on the sidelines until he creates ALIX, an AI best friend. Together, they discover the true meaning of friendship, empathy, and what it means to be human. A heartwarming children’s book perfect for readers in 2nd through 4th grade.
Tommy feels like the quiet kid on the edge until he creates ALIX, an AI best friend. Together, they navigate friendship, empathy, and the shared experience of being human.
Step into the colorful, topsy-turvy world of Wacky Wanda’s Hair Salon, where hairdos are wild, laughter fills the air, and kindness is always in style! Wanda is the grandest stylist of them all, with snippy scissors, sparkling creativity, and brilliant ideas. Every visit becomes a magical adventure where curls bounce, braids swirl, and you might even spot a hairstyle fit for a squirrel! From kids to grown-ups and even pets with fur, feathers, or tails, everyone is welcome, and everyone leaves with a smile. Bursting with humor, imagination, and heart, this delightful story celebrates self-expression, friendship, and the magic of being wonderfully, perfectly YOU. Because at Wacky Wanda’s, it’s not just about how you look, it’s about how you feel.
Tommy feels like the quiet kid on the edge until he creates ALIX, an AI best friend. Together, they navigate friendship, empathy, and the shared experience of being human.
Whether it’s a quiet moment of kindness, a burst of laughter, or a brave step forward,
these trailers offer a glimpse into stories that fuel the imagination of readers.
Not all children’s books are created equal when it comes to supporting emotional development. As educators and parents, we have the power to choose stories
There’s something uniquely comforting about a grandparent’s voice reading a bedtime story. In a world that moves fast, those quiet moments together become anchors of
Finding the right bedtime book isn’t just about winding down for the night it’s about nurturing young hearts before they drift off to sleep. In
