by Cynthia Rylant (Author), Wendy Anderson Halperin (Illustrator)
Meet the
COBBLE STREET COUSINS
- Lily, who wants to be a poet -
- Tess, who wants to be a Broadway star -
- Rosie, who wants a little cottage with flowers by the door -
The cousins' parents are coming home Of course Lily, Tess, and Rosie are looking forward to seeing their parents, but they're also sad about leaving their cozy attic room in Aunt Lucy's little blue house on Cobble Street -- and each other. So they plan a summer party to welcome their parents back and to cheer themselves up. But it's Aunt Lucy's boyfriend, Michael, whose wonderful surprise makes the party really special.
Author Biography
Cynthia Rylant is the author of more than 100 books for young people, including the beloved Henry and Mudge, Annie and Snowball, Brownie & Pearl, Motor Mouse, and Mr. Putter & Tabby series. Her novel Missing May received the Newbery Medal. She lives in Portland, Oregon.
Wendy Anderson Halperin is an acclaimed artist who has illustrated dozens of books for children, including
Let's Go Home by Cynthia Rylant,
Soft House by Jane Yolen, and
Turn, Turn, Turn! by Peter Seeger. She lives in South Haven, Michigan.
Number of Pages: 64
Dimensions: 0.2 x 7.72 x 5.16 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: June 01, 2002
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Summer Party
Interest Level: Lower Grades, K-3
Reading Level: 3.5
Point Value: 0.5
