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Everyone Can Learn to Ride a Bicycle: Read & Listen Edition

by Chris Raschka

Book Details

Publisher:Schwartz & Wade
Published:2013-04-09
Pages:36
Format:BOOK
Language:en
ISBN:9780449817094

Reading Info

About This Book

β€œ[Raschka's] marvelous sequences, fluid style, and emotional intelligence capture all of the momentum and exhilaration of this glorious accomplishment,” raves School Library Journal in a starred review. Learning to ride a bike is one of the most important milestones of childhood, and no one captures the emotional ups and downs of the experience better than Chris Raschka, who won the 2012 Caldecott Medal for A Ball for Daisy. In this simple yet emotionally rich "guide," a father takes his daughte

Our Review

This Read & Listen edition brings Chris Raschka's acclaimed picture book to life with audio accompaniment, capturing the universal childhood journey of learning to ride a bike. The story follows a patient father guiding his daughter through the emotional rollercoaster of wobbles, falls, and eventual triumph. Raschka's signature watercolor illustrations burst with movement and feeling, perfectly mirroring the determination and exhilaration of this pivotal childhood milestone. The added narration layer makes the experience accessible for emerging readers, allowing them to follow along and connect more deeply with the story's emotional arc.

What makes this edition particularly effective is how the audio narration amplifies the book's gentle, encouraging tone, making it an ideal resource for any child feeling nervous about this big-kid skill. The combination of visual storytelling and spoken word creates a multisensory experience that reinforces the book's core message of perseverance. Young listeners facing any new challenge will find comfort in this honest portrayal of struggle and success, making it a powerful tool for building resilience. It’s a heartfelt and practical story that transforms a common childhood anxiety into a celebration of grit and growth.

Themes

Juvenile Nonfiction

Subjects

Juvenile Nonfiction