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Together We Ride Kindle Edition

by Valerie Bolling (Author), Kaylani Juanita (Illustrator) Format: Kindle Edition
4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 104 ratings
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Hair Love meets bike rides in this loving portrait of a father-daughter relationship.

Learning to ride is no easy feat! But with a little courage, a guiding hand from her dad, and an enthusiastic bark from her pup, one brave girl quickly learns the freedom that comes from an afternoon spent outside on a bike.

Experience the fear, the anticipation, and the delight of achieving the ultimate milestone in this energetic, warm story that celebrates the precious bond between parent and child.

THE JOY OF LEARNING TO RIDE A BIKE: Who can forget the first time they learned to ride a bike? This book is a nostalgic nod for parents and one they will be eager to share with their young one learning how to ride.

A GREAT READ ALOUD: This lyrical, upbeat text is a great fit for story-time in any household.

PERFECT GIFT FOR DAD: If you're looking for a Father's Day gift or a birthday gift for dad, look no further! He will love the child/parent relationship portrayed in these pages!

Perfect for:

• Anyone looking for the perfect Father's Day gift
• Anyone approaching the big milestone of bike riding
• Grandparents
• Parents
• Teachers and educators
• Librarians
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  1. Reading age
    4 - 6 years, from customers
  2. Print length
    36 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publisher
    Chronicle Books LLC
  5. Publication date
    April 26, 2022
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    978-1797212487
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“Bolling’s brief and inventive rhyming text perfectly conveys the action and emotions involved in an inaugural bike ride. Illustrations extend the appealing story . . . the crowning elaboration on the text is the art’s celebration of Black hair: the girl’s double Afro puffs proudly poof out below her bike helmet. (Safety first, but this girl is not letting that helmet cramp her style.) . . .”—The Horn Book Magazine, starred review

“Accompanying the spare, rhyming text that echoes the cadence of Stick Stone by Beth Ferry, the illustrations bring the story to life in detail . . . [Together We Ride is a] positive portrayal of a father/daughter relationship on the day of a milestone; a good addition for all picture book collections.”-School Library Journal

“Written in spare, rhyming text containing plenty of sight words, the story is told largely through the book’s beautiful mixed-media illustrations. Juanita, a Coretta Scott King Award Honoree, creates watercolor-like scenes accented in candy-colored hues and filled with thoughtful details . . . . Featuring a young Black family, [Together We Ride] is a wonderful choice for every collection and an asset in the area of #RepresentationMatters.”-Booklist, starred review

About the Author

Valerie Bolling has been an educator for twenty-seven years. Valerie serves as the co-chair of the NESCBWI Equity and Inclusion Team and is a member of SCBWI, the Authors Guild, and NCTE. She lives in Stamford, CT, and you can find her at valeriebolling.com.

Kaylani Juanita illustrates inclusive picture books, such as Ta-Da!, When Aiden Became a Brother, and Magnificent Homespun Brown, for which she received the 2021 Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor Award. Her mission as an artist is to support the stories of the underrepresented and create new ways for people to imagine themselves. She currently lives in Fairfield, CA. You can find her on Instagram @kaylanijuanita.

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09SVVNYV9
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Chronicle Books LLC (April 26, 2022)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 26, 2022
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 8711 KB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 36 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 104 ratings

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Valerie Bolling

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Valerie Bolling has been an educator for 30 years and a writer since age 4. She is a graduate of Tufts University and Columbia University, Teachers College.

Her nieces inspired her to write picture books, and she wants children of all backgrounds to see themselves in her stories and feel seen and heard, valued and validated. Valerie's debut, LET'S DANCE!, won SCBWI's Crystal Kite award. Since then, she has added five more picture books (Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection I SEE COLOR; Kirkus Prize Finalist TOGETHER WE SWIM; TOGETHER WE RIDE; RIDE, ROLL, RUN: TIME FOR FUN!; and BING, BOP, BAM: TIME TO JAM!) and a Scholastic Acorn early reader series, RAINBOW DAYS. Valerie is an active member of the kidlit community – teaching picture book classes, serving as a mentor, and presenting at conferences. She lives in Connecticut with her husband where they enjoy traveling, hiking, reading, going to the theater, and dancing.

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4.9 out of 5 stars
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Valerie Bolling is a master at sparse text that gets to your heart. On first reading, I knew this was going to be a favorite book. I remember learning to ride a bike with my dad, and I can't wait for my son to learn to ride. This book encapsulates the triumph and joy that comes with learning a new skill and spending time together with loved ones. Perfect for kids that know how to ride a bike and those that are going to learn in the future! Love love love!
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CK Malone
5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely Bicycle Bonding Book!
Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2023
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Two-Sentence Review: I adored the simple text with rhymes that the illustrator painted perfectly. A joyous addition to any shelf, especially shelves in which bonding families are much appreciated.
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Allison M Hepfer
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Mentor Text for Grades PreK -1!
Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2023
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This book is a must-have for teachers in grades Pre-K to First grade. I will be using it as a mentor text for Writing Workshop. It has so many great teaching points for narrative writing. It is also a great story about a family spending time together doing an activity many children enjoy. I am so happy that I came across this new favorite book!
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Brentom Jackson
5.0 out of 5 stars Simple Words. Powerful Message.
Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2023
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I love the simplicity of this text. It makes it very accessible for beginning readers. Lyrical language and poetic illustrations. My son loves listening to the story of the child learning to ride and looking at the story of the bird learning to fly.
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Julie
5.0 out of 5 stars Empowering theme, beautiful picture book!
Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2022
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Valerie Bolling and Kaylani Juanita expertly capture and celebrate a beautiful, relatable family moment with sparse, lyrical rhyme and gorgeous illustrations that kids will love! A great lesson in resilience, encouragement, and achievement. We love it!
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Ak
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful and simple text
Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2022
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Love this picture book by Valerie. It’s filled with joy and love and beautiful dad and daughter relationship. Amazing illustrator!
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Rachel S
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful book!
Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2022
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My kids (6 and 3) love this book. As a parent, I love the message of not giving up and the sweet family bond it shows. It’s also beautifully written and illustrated!
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K S T
5.0 out of 5 stars Lyrical!
Reviewed in the United States on July 6, 2022
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Valerie Bolling is a new author whose two books are lyrical and inclusive. Can’t wait for more!
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Cleo
5.0 out of 5 stars Inclusive and Accessible
Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2022
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Can’t wait for more books from Bolling. She prioritizes inclusivity with her accessible books for young readers.
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