The neighbourhood 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? Join the fun in this new Level 3 easy reader series starring a delightful and diverse cast of neighbours and friends. Plus, a surprise of prehistoric proportions! AGES: 6-9 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'. She is a teacher. Visit her website at www.jerdinenolen.com. Michelle Henninger is the illustrator of the Bradford Street Buddies easy reader series.
