BUYING ADVISORY: EL (K-3) - OPTIONAL
AUDIENCE APPEAL: LOW
When the author was a young boy, his father got a green bicycle to ride to work each day. The boy and his friends learn to ride the bicycle, but sometimes they crash and break the bicycle. The boy's father was patient and quiet - the first time he had to repair the bicycle. It made great childhood memories.
Beautiful nostalgic illustrations are the best part of this illustrator's experience. I loved the glimpse of his childhood hutong, and enjoyed sharing his experience learning to ride his bicycle and making memories with friends. However, the storyline lacked a message or a story - can't see this as a read aloud or story time choice.
Lisa Librarian
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