The Friendly Four (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780060007591)

Celebrate friendship with Coretta Scott King Award winners Eloise Greenfield and Jan Spivey Gilchrist!

Drum is worried that summer will be a bummer until Dorene, Louis, and Rae enter his life unexpectedly. Together they embark on an unforgettable summer of discovery and creative play.

With free-verse poetry perfect for reading aloud and inspired illustrations, this picture book by the legendary author/illustrator team follows four children as they explore the bonds of friendship, family, and community.

"Fun for reading aloud." --Booklist

Author: Eloise Greenfield
ISBN-10: 0060007591
ISBN-13: 9780060007591
Publisher: HarperCollins
Language: English
Published: 06/13/2006
Pages: 48
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.05lbs
Size: 11.08h x 8.92w x 0.41d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 3.5
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 109632 / Friendly Four

Award: Texas 2x2 Reading List - Recommended

Review Citation(s):
Booklist 04/15/2006 pg. 49
Kirkus Review - Children 05/01/2006 pg. 459
Horn Book Magazine 05/01/2006 pg. 337
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 06/01/2006 pg. 453
Black Issues Book Review 07/01/2006 pg. 32
School Library Journal 08/01/2006 pg. 104
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2006 pg. 419 - Superior,Well Above Average
Multicultural Review 12/01/2006 pg. 83