Five-year-old Madison is determined to ride her bicycle without training wheels so she can ride with her best friend Emily. After her first fall, she loses confidence. Her parents and Hope, her toy bluebird, urge her to keep practicing. Eventually, despite many tumbles, Madison learns to ride as well as Emily. This simple tale emphasizes the crucial lesson that determination is a key ingredient in achieving your goals.
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"The expressive, pastel-colored watercolor illustrations complement the story well. Overall, this is a useful book for children who are attempting something new and difficult." -- Elaine Lesh Morgan "School Library Journal"
Madison is determined to learn how to ride her bicycle without using training wheels, so she can ride with her best friend Emily. But one bad fall makes her lose confidence. Her parents and her stuffed toy, Hope the Bluebird, encourage her to keep practicing. Eventually, Madison accepts the challenge. She gets back on her bike again and again, until she can ride as well as Emily. This simple tale emphasizes the crucial lesson that determination can make any goal achievable.
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Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Carl Dirocco (illustrator). Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G1595721096I3N10
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Condition: Very Good. Carl Dirocco (illustrator). Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 38812817-6
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Condition: Good. Carl Dirocco (illustrator). Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # GRP104732146
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Hardcover. Condition: Fair. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Carl Dirocco (illustrator). Madison is disappointed when her patriotic scrapbook does not win first prize in the class contest, but eventually she realizes that she learned a lot from her project and feels proud that she worked hard on it. Former library book. Binding is moderately loose. Moderate shelf wear. Please note the image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item. Ex-Library. Seller Inventory # 123583366