Copyright Date:
2024
Edition Date:
2024
Release Date:
06/18/24
Illustrator:
Karas, G. Brian,
Pages:
1 volume (unpaged)
ISBN:
0-316-34017-0
ISBN 13:
978-0-316-34017-5
Dewey:
E
LCCN:
2023022633
Dimensions:
29 cm
Language:
English
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews
Various riders use a bike-sharing program to pedal around Seattle.On Bike's first morning on the job as a Beep Beep Bicycle, she worries that no one will want to ride her or that she'll struggle going uphill. A friendly older bicycle offers words of encouragement. After Jenkins briefly explains how Beep Beep Bicycles work (riders pay via app, use a bike, then leave it on another rack), Bike's very first rider hops on and-"Zoom!"-off they go. When they arrive, the rider thanks Bike and heads to a shift at the bakery. After two more riders, it begins to rain and business slows, but once the weather clears, more riders team up with Bike to get around the city. Just as she feared, Bike does indeed struggle to make it up a big hill, but all in all, it's a great first day of riding! Jenkins and Karas' collaboration is a strikingly original narrative concept book about bike-sharing programs. The riders are diverse in skin tone and occupation, driving home that this service is truly for everyone. The anthropomorphic character design adds a dash of friendliness and kid appeal to these otherwise industrial bicycles. Karas' appropriately muted art showcases many familiar Seattle landmarks. Despite the specificity of the setting, the concepts will easily translate to any city with a bike-sharing program-especially if they involve any hills. Tips for safe biking are appended.A pedal-powered primer that will surely inspire riders old and new. (Picture book. 4-8)
Travel with Bike as she explores the city as a community bicycle in this inspiring story that introduces the thrills of bike riding and first experiences and celebrates the rewards of helping others, for fans of Little Blue Truck.
"Jenkins and Karas’ collaboration is a strikingly original narrative concept book about bike-sharing programs . . . A pedal-powered primer that will surely inspire riders old and new." —Kirkus Reviews
Today is Bike’s first day on the job as a community bicycle. She’s parked on the street and ready to go. But what if nobody wants to ride her? Bike feels a little nervous. Then she meets her first rider—Sunita. Soon Bike is off, taking Sunita to her destination, and before long, many other riders to where they want to go.
Featuring a cheerful city bike with an infectious can-do attitude, this thoughtful picture book introduces the excitement of bike riding and navigation, and celebrates the jitters and joys of new experiences.
"(The) engaging text presents a heartfelt story. . . . Beautifully detailed and full of activity." —The Horn Book
"Adorable…. By finding joy in helping others and focusing on doing her personal best, Bike excels at her job and builds confidence in no time…. An engaging story." —School Library Journal
"Bike zooms through her first day on the job in this introduction to city bike-sharing systems.…. As readers learn about a transit alternative, stylish, vintage-style cartooning by Karas lends texture to Seattle scenes." —Publishers Weekly
"A fun story that promotes bike riding." —Booklist