Bradford Street Buddies: Block Party Surprise

JERDINE NOLEN is the author of the Bradford Street Buddies easy reader series and numerous picture books including Raising Dragons, Thunder Rose, Plantzilla, Harvey Potter's Balloon Farm, and Irene's Wish. MICHELLE HENNINGER lives with her family in Arvada, Colorado, in the foothills of the Rocky  Mountains. She is the illustrator of  the Bradford Street Buddies easy reader series and The First Easter Day, a picture book by Jill Roman Lord.

"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