Zuri Ray and the Backyard Bash
From New York Times bestselling author Tami Charles and rising star illustrator Sharon Sordo comes the second book in a charming picture book series about a fun, spunky girl with strong opinions, big ideas, and a huge heart!
Zuri Ray is back! And this time, she's got a party to plan. With summer coming to an end, a backyard bash is an absolute must, and Zuri's not letting her parents' questionable tastes anywhere near the details. The food, the decorations, the entertainment-everything has to be perfect. Good thing her friends are ready to help!
But when the party doesn't go exactly according to plan, will Zuri be able to let loose and improvise Or will the chaos be too much to handle
Perfect for fans of Fancy Nancy and Fresh Princess, Zuri Ray and the Backyard Bash highlights how much fun can be had even when plans fall apart.
Tami Charles is a former teacher and full-time author of picture books, nonfiction, middle grade, and young adult novels such as Freedom Soup, Like Vanessa, and Fearless Mary. As a teacher, she made it her mission to introduce her students to all types of literature, particularly diverse books. Doing so reignited Tami's passion for writing and childhood dream of becoming an author. She lives in New Jersey. Sharon Sordo is an illustrator, cat hugger, and expert soup maker. As a Mexican girl growing up in America, Sharon found it difficult to relate to the many character designs and children's books available. Since then, she strives to represent different cultural backgrounds through her art. Sharon is the illustrator of the Ana & Andrew series with a small, private publisher as well as the picture book, My Food, Your Food, Our Food, with Capstone. She lives in San Diego, CA.
Author: Tami Charles
Format: Hardback, 40 pages, 229mm x 279mm, 447 g
Published: 2022, HarperCollins Publishers Inc, United States
Genre: Children's Fiction
Interest Age: From 4 to 8 years
From New York Times bestselling author Tami Charles and rising star illustrator Sharon Sordo comes the second book in a charming picture book series about a fun, spunky girl with strong opinions, big ideas, and a huge heart!
Zuri Ray is back! And this time, she's got a party to plan. With summer coming to an end, a backyard bash is an absolute must, and Zuri's not letting her parents' questionable tastes anywhere near the details. The food, the decorations, the entertainment-everything has to be perfect. Good thing her friends are ready to help!
But when the party doesn't go exactly according to plan, will Zuri be able to let loose and improvise Or will the chaos be too much to handle
Perfect for fans of Fancy Nancy and Fresh Princess, Zuri Ray and the Backyard Bash highlights how much fun can be had even when plans fall apart.
Tami Charles is a former teacher and full-time author of picture books, nonfiction, middle grade, and young adult novels such as Freedom Soup, Like Vanessa, and Fearless Mary. As a teacher, she made it her mission to introduce her students to all types of literature, particularly diverse books. Doing so reignited Tami's passion for writing and childhood dream of becoming an author. She lives in New Jersey. Sharon Sordo is an illustrator, cat hugger, and expert soup maker. As a Mexican girl growing up in America, Sharon found it difficult to relate to the many character designs and children's books available. Since then, she strives to represent different cultural backgrounds through her art. Sharon is the illustrator of the Ana & Andrew series with a small, private publisher as well as the picture book, My Food, Your Food, Our Food, with Capstone. She lives in San Diego, CA.