When Veras tricycle breaks, her father fixes her sisters bike and Vera learns to ride a two wheeler. When a boy dares her to ride her bike by herself, she gets on her bike and rides...until it was time to stop, then she falls and no one was there to help her. But her bruises and cuts gave her pride and self-confidence to continue learning to ride a bike.

Recommended Age: PreK ( )

This book beautifully captures the emotions, thrills, and frustrations of learning to ride a bike. The writer adds lots of beautiful small details that make the story come alive and feel so human and true. I love the description of her legs and arms being so tired from riding that she can't work them properly. I love when books capture a child's emotions and experiences so perfectly, and it is rare to find! ( )

After Vera loses her bike in the park, she is given her sister’s old bike. Learning to ride a new bike can be a challenging thing, but learning how to stop can be an even bigger, like for Vera, but courage eventually wins out. Book Review
3-5 years
Tacoma Public Library-Wheelock Branch ( )