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A Bicycle in Beijing
A man fondly relives a childhood memory. One day, while living in a hutong in Beijing, he returns home to find that his dad has purchased a shiny, new bike for work. He begs his father to ride it. When his father finally agrees, he races around the neighborhood to show off the bike. Before long, the boy gets careless. He rips his pants, lets his friends pile on like acrobats in the circus, and finally wrecks. Sheepishly, he returns the bike to his dad who stays up all night fixing it. The experience teaches him the value of the bike and instills a deep respect for his father.
40 pages, Hardcover
Published November 1, 2019
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August 21, 2023
I missed the point.
July 3, 2020
A Bicycle in Beijing by Dawu Yu, PICTURE BOOK Reycraft Books, 2019, $8. 9781478867968
BUYING ADVISORY: EL (K-3) - OPTIONAL
AUDIENCE APPEAL: LOW
When the author was a young boy, his father got a green bicycle to ride to work each day. The boy and his friends learn to ride the bicycle, but sometimes they crash and break the bicycle. The boy's father was patient and quiet - the first time he had to repair the bicycle. It made great childhood memories.
Beautiful nostalgic illustrations are the best part of this illustrator's experience. I loved the glimpse of his childhood hutong, and enjoyed sharing his experience learning to ride his bicycle and making memories with friends. However, the storyline lacked a message or a story - can't see this as a read aloud or story time choice.
Lisa Librarian
https://kissthebookjr.blogspot.com/20...
BUYING ADVISORY: EL (K-3) - OPTIONAL
AUDIENCE APPEAL: LOW
When the author was a young boy, his father got a green bicycle to ride to work each day. The boy and his friends learn to ride the bicycle, but sometimes they crash and break the bicycle. The boy's father was patient and quiet - the first time he had to repair the bicycle. It made great childhood memories.
Beautiful nostalgic illustrations are the best part of this illustrator's experience. I loved the glimpse of his childhood hutong, and enjoyed sharing his experience learning to ride his bicycle and making memories with friends. However, the storyline lacked a message or a story - can't see this as a read aloud or story time choice.
Lisa Librarian
https://kissthebookjr.blogspot.com/20...
April 13, 2020
Chief Spotted Tail wad the leader of the Sicangu Lakota people. Born in 1835, he had a traditional childhood and became a warrior, fighting battles between the Lakota people and the U.S. Army. He was brave and became a leader. While serving time in an army prison in Fort Leavenworth, he learned to read and write English. As the chief of his people he tried to keep peace, encouraged education, and always had the good of the Lakota in mind.
A well-written biography, beautifully illustrated. Incorporated into some of the illustrations are questions for the reader to think about, like, "Do you think that the government should apologize for the terrible events that happened long ago?" Also talks about Lakota Customs, including Giveaways and Spirit Names, a short history of the Lakota people and information about the author and illustrators.
For this and more of my reviews, visit http://kissthebookjr.blogspot.com
A well-written biography, beautifully illustrated. Incorporated into some of the illustrations are questions for the reader to think about, like, "Do you think that the government should apologize for the terrible events that happened long ago?" Also talks about Lakota Customs, including Giveaways and Spirit Names, a short history of the Lakota people and information about the author and illustrators.
For this and more of my reviews, visit http://kissthebookjr.blogspot.com
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