Lou Lou and Pea and the Bicentennial Bonanza

Book excerpt: The second book in this young, illustrated middle-grade series is perfect for fans outgrowing Ivy & Bean BFFs Lou Lou Bombay and Peacock Pearl are busy preparing for the Bicentennial Bonanza, their city's two-hundredth birthday bash And this year, the party will take place in their beloved neighborhood of El Coraz n. With a baking contest, talent show, and a new gazebo planned, the community can't wait to celebrate the founders (and historical BFFs), Diego Soto and Giles Wonderwood. But when Vice-Mayor Andy Argyle claims the festivities belong to Verde Valley, using a mysterious diary as evidence, Lou Lou and Pea smell trouble. Will the friends be able to uncover the secrets of their city's founding, and bring the Bonanza back to El Coraz n? Fun back matter includes a DIY garden party hat and a Spanish language glossary