Review of the Day: The Patchwork Bike by Maxine Beneba Clarke, ill. Van Thanh Rudd

The Patchwork Bike
By Maxine Beneba Clarke
Illustrated by Van Thanh Rudd
$15.99
ISBN: 978-1-5362-0031-7
Ages 4-7
On shelves now.

It took a little while, but at some point creators of children’s books realized that cardboard holds an almost supernatural power over the imaginations of small children. It is the ultimate building material. Strong and sturdy, yet malleable. Bonus: You can draw on it. Interestingly, in terms of plotting I’ve seen it mentioned in graphic novels far more often...