num_pages: 48
description: 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
language: English
title: The Friendly Four
titlecomplete: The Friendly Four
genres: Cultural, Picture Books, Childrens, African American, Poetry
ratings_count: 45
publisher: HarperCollins