Bradford Street Buddies: Block Party Surprise [Paperback]

The surprise is thumping and bumping its way around the Perkinses’ backyard. What could it be? And how will the Bradford Street Buddies get a surprise that BIG to the block party?

Welcome to the neighborhood! Join twins Jada and Jamal, and their best friends, Carlita and Josh, for Bradford Street's fall block party. Beginning and newly independent readers are in for a surprise of prehistoric proportions as they explore this fun-filled multicultural neighborhood brimming with community spirit.  

"Full-color, detailed watercollor illustrations show a welcome cast of ethnically diverse characters. This new offering is tailor-made for children who are ready for books they can read independently with confidence."
—Kirkus

"Ink-and-watercolor illustrations provide helpful visual cues while capturing the autumnal atmosphere and the distinct facial expressions of the multicultural cast...This approachable story will be rewarding for kids just getting into independent reading."
—Booklist

Jerdine Nolenis the author of numerous picture books including,Raising Dragons,Thunder Rose, Plantzilla,Irene's Wish, andHarvey Potter's Balloon Farmand the recently publishedIrene's Wish. She is a teacher and lives in Ellicott City, Maryland. Visit her website atwww.jerdinenolen.com.

Michelle Henningerlives with her family in Arvada, Colorado. She is the illustrator of the Bradford Street Buddies easy reader series.