Publisher Description

Brownie and her cat Pearl hit the road in this delightful Pre-Level 1 Ready-to-Read story! Brownie and Pearl have a new toy car! Join them as they cruise around the neighborhood, greeting neighbors, delivering the mail, and--yum--sharing tasty carryout snacks. This charming story, originally published as a picture book, is now a Pre-Level 1 Ready-to-Read that's perfect for reading aloud with emerging readers!

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. Brian Biggs is the author and illustrator of many books for kids, including the Tinyville Town books, the New York Times bestselling Frank Einstein series (written by Jon Scieszka), Everything Goes, and Bike & Trike by Elizabeth Verdick. Brian has worked as an art director, graphic designer, and animator for interactivity and multimedia projects. His illustrations have appeared in magazines, newspapers, advertising, posters, toys, and puzzles. He works in an old garage. Visit him at MrBiggs.com.

Review

"With its simple story line, ample white space, and vivid digitally rendered illustrations, this is a welcome addition to a popular series. Beginning readers will enjoy practicing sight words while cruising around with these best friends."

--"School Library Journal, "March 2012

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