Bradford Street Buddies: Block Party Surprise - (Green Light Readers Level 3) by Jerdine Nolen (Paperback)

About the Book

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.

Book Synopsis

The neighborhood block party is today. Jada and Jamal Perkins are super excited. Their best friends, Carlita Garcia and Josh Cornell, are on their way over. Mr. Perkins promised them a BIG surprise.

Thump! Thump! Thump!

Bump! Bump! Bump!

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?

Review Quotes

"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

About the Author

Jerdine Nolen is the author of numerous picture books including, Raising Dragons, Thunder Rose, Plantzilla, Irene's Wish, and Harvey Potter's Balloon Farm and the recently published Irene's Wish. She is a teacher and lives in Ellicott City, Maryland. Visit her website at www.jerdinenolen.com.

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