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Dazzling Moments

Building Life Skills That Sparkle.

Every Sparkle & Dazzle picture book includes a free, story-specific Dazzling Moments guide. Memorable scenes become conversation starters for families and educators about feelings, personal space, safe choices, and knowing when to pause or ask for help.

Every shared conversation is a chance to build life skills that last beyond the page.

See a Dazzling Moment Explore Merry Rook-us!
Cover of Sparkle & Dazzle's Merry Rook-us! featuring Sparkle and Dazzle beside their enormous, cheerful nephew Rook at Christmas.

From Sparkle & Dazzle’s Merry Rook-us!

A peek at a Dazzling Moment

The Wiggly Monsters

Rook loves everybody and everything, but those enormous waving inflatables are another story. Dazzle notices he's frightened and helps him find a quieter way around.

Illustration of Rook, a shaggy black-and-tan Aussiedoodle wearing a blue paw-print bandana, with a huge toothy grin
Illustration of Dazzle, a curly white dog wearing a pink collar with a silver bone-shaped name tag

For families

“What helps you when something feels too big or too loud?”

Notice what your child says and offer a choice of comfort.

For educators

“How does Dazzle notice what Rook needs, and what might help a student in a similar moment?”

Connect the discussion to choices such as a quiet space or asking for support.

A reset is a smart choice, not a punishment.

How to find your free guide

  1. Step 1

    Find the QR code at the back of your Sparkle & Dazzle picture book.

  2. Step 2

    Scan it with your phone's camera to open the free guide for that story.

  3. Step 3

    Choose For Families or For Educators to see the full story-specific conversation prompts.

No account. No sign-up.

Why we created Dazzling Moments

Gina and Josh Nielsen are a husband-and-wife team and parents of three who know that learning to navigate life happens in small, everyday moments. Gina created Sparkle & Dazzle World and brings a career in communications, engagement, and storytelling, including service as a school district Chief Communications Officer and Head of Communications & Engagement for a national education nonprofit.

Josh is a longtime educator and elementary school principal who helps students navigate emotions, friendships, boundaries, and everyday decisions. Together, Gina and Josh created Dazzling Moments to connect the stories children love with conversations families and educators can return to—giving children opportunities to notice feelings, consider choices, ask for help, and practice life skills they can carry beyond the book.

Meet Gina and the real stars
Cover of Sparkle & Dazzle's Merry Rook-us! featuring Sparkle and Dazzle beside their enormous, cheerful nephew Rook at Christmas.
Explore Merry Rook-us!

Your free Dazzling Moments guide is accessed using the QR code inside the book.