Mrs. Peachtree's Bicycle

by Erica Silverman, Ellen Beier (Illustrator)

Everyone thinks Mrs. Peachtree should give up trying to learn how to ride a bike. But Mrs. Peachtree is determined to learn and vows not to give up until the cows sing. After one fall too many, even stubborn Mrs. Peachtree doubts she'll ever learn to wheel. A happy testimony to all those who have tried and tried--and finally succeeded. Full-color illustrations.

Genres: Picture Books, Historical Fiction

32 pages, Hardcover

First published May 1, 1996

Reviews

[Paige · Rating 3 out of 5]

The illustrations were lovely. The challenging thing about reading this to a young one is explaining why so many people would feel Mrs. Peachtree had no business riding a bicycle. It's not easy explaining the idea of suffragettes and women's equality to such a young crowd. I think there is a risk that young minds might absorb some outdated attitudes/ideas from this one. I think this could have been better aimed at an older crowd. Best read in a classroom setting by a prepared educator. High points include the overall message that you should just keep trying. A better book that sends the same message though would be The Little Engine That Could.

[Dawn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved this book. I don't think the illustrations of Mrs. Peachtree do her justice, though.

[Amy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Reading Rainbow: The Bicycle Man

This has some fun old-fashioned language!