A poignant tribute to the childhood milestone of learning to ride a bike depicts a father and daughter who traverse each emotionally dynamic step of the process, from choosing the perfect bicycle to a triumphant first successful ride. By the Caldecott Medal-winning creator of A Ball for Daisy.
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CHRIS RASCHKA, the 2012 Caldecott Medalist, is an avid bike rider and wrote a 2010 New York Times op-ed piece, "Braking Away," about the importance of obeying the rules of the road while on a bicycle. He has written and/or illustrated over 30 books for children, including the 2012 Caldecott Medal winner A Ball for Daisy, which was also a New York Times Best Illustrated Book and described byThe Horn Book in a starred review as "noteworthy for both its artistry and its child appeal." His other books include the 2006 Caldecott Medal winner, The Hello, Goodbye Window by Norton Juster; the Caldecott Honor Book Yo? Yes!, and the ALA-ALSC Notable Children's Book Good Sports.
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Seller: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Hardback. Condition: Very Good. Raschka, Chris (illustrator). " 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 daughter through all the steps in the process-from choosing the perfect bicycle to that triumphant first successful ride. Using very few words and lots of expressive pictures, here is a picture book that not only shows kids how to learn to ride, but captures what it feels like to fall . . . get up . . . fall again . . . and finally "by luck, grace, and determination" ride a bicycle! Seller Inventory # CIN0375870075VG
Seller: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Hardback. Condition: Good. Raschka, Chris (illustrator). " 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 daughter through all the steps in the process-from choosing the perfect bicycle to that triumphant first successful ride. Using very few words and lots of expressive pictures, here is a picture book that not only shows kids how to learn to ride, but captures what it feels like to fall . . . get up . . . fall again . . . and finally "by luck, grace, and determination" ride a bicycle! Seller Inventory # 00093388280
Seller: Gulf Coast Books, Cypress, TX, U.S.A.
hardcover. Condition: Fair. Raschka, Chris (illustrator). Seller Inventory # 0375870075-4-38103916
Seller: Your Online Bookstore, Houston, TX, U.S.A.
hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Raschka, Chris (illustrator). Seller Inventory # 0375870075-2-36961362
Seller: Zoom Books Company, Lynden, WA, U.S.A.
Condition: very_good. Raschka, Chris (illustrator). Book is in very good condition and may include minimal underlining highlighting. The book can also include "From the library of" labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys, dvds, etc. . We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service. Seller Inventory # ZBV.0375870075.VG
Seller: Zoom Books East, Glendale Heights, IL, U.S.A.
Condition: very_good. Raschka, Chris (illustrator). Book is in very good condition and may include minimal underlining highlighting. The book can also include "From the library of" labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys, dvds, etc. . We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service. Seller Inventory # ZEV.0375870075.VG
Seller: Reliant Bookstore, El Dorado, KS, U.S.A.
Condition: very_good. Raschka, Chris (illustrator). This book is in excellent condition. This book is signed by the author! There may be minimal writing on the inside cover or cover page. Cover image on the book may vary from photo. Ships out quickly in a secure plastic mailer. Seller Inventory # RDV.0375870075.VG
Seller: Dream Books Co., Denver, CO, U.S.A.
Condition: acceptable. Raschka, Chris (illustrator). This copy has clearly been enjoyedâ"expect noticeable shelf wear and some minor creases to the cover. Binding is strong, and all pages are legible. May contain previous library markings or stamps. Seller Inventory # DBV.0375870075.A
Seller: BooksRun, Philadelphia, PA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Raschka, Chris (illustrator). Illustrated. With dust jacket. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting. Seller Inventory # 0375870075-11-1-29
Seller: Greenworld Books, Arlington, TX, U.S.A.
Condition: very_good. Raschka, Chris (illustrator). Fast Free Shipping â" Very Good condition book with a firm cover and clean pages. Shows normal use and some light wear or limited notes markings. A solid, nice copy to enjoy. Seller Inventory # GWV.0375870075.VG