![]() ![]() ![]() And sat, as still and welcoming as a grand old tree. Every day, he stepped onto the back deck and put some peanuts on his hat. ![]() Whether you’re on the lookout for a book specifically about learning to ride a bicycle, or facing fears, or an engaging story featuring a parent-child (and pup!) tale, Together We Ride is a marvellous pick. Children will likely find so much to relate to in the young girl’s story, not only in her big success, but also in learning how to carry on after a setback or two. The pairing of Valerie Bolling’s rhythmic, crisp and fluid storytelling (which you might remember from 2020’s Let’s Dance! with Maine Diaz), and Kaylani Juanita’s ( Magnificent Homespun Brown with Samara Cole Doyon) beautifully warm, realistic, and detailed illustrations is absolutely perfect here. A young girl, with the support and help of her father and adorably waggy-tailed pup, gets ready to ride her bicycle outside- no training wheels, no adult holding on and steering! But what happens when the very first ride alone goes wobbly and awry? Will the young girl decide to get back on her bicycle and try again? An exuberant, lyrically pleasing story (perfect for reading aloud!), with bright and lively artwork to match, Together We Ride is a wonderfully engaging, reassuring read. With starred reviews from The Horn Book Magazine as well as Booklist, Valerie Bolling and Kaylani Juanita’s Together We Ride is a burst of encouraging sunshine in picture book form. ![]()
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