All Bonnie could think about or talk about was the new bike she desperately wanted. When she finally gets her wish, instead of learning the rules that go along with riding a bike, Bonnie rushes out to try out her new gift. Her imagination takes her on a bike ride to far off places like the Statue of Liberty and Grand Canyon. Bonnie is having a wonderful time, until she realizes that she never learned how to stop.
This playful adventure captures the essence of childhood excitement and the way kids rush off without thinking about future consequences. The artwork matches the lighthearted and whimsical tone of Bonnie’s hopes and wishes. Before Bonnie can reflect on her last experience, she is ready to dream of the next. 9780803738508 Ages 3-8 Recommended by Carrie Shaurette, New York City Librarian, New York USA
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One ride around the backyard can mean a whole world of adventure...
When Bonnie gets her wish for a bicycle, she’s off before her parents can lay down the laws of safety. She rides her bike through downpours, windstorms, giraffe’s legs, up the Statue of Liberty and down the Grand Canyon, but she can’t stop! Finally a skinned knee stops her, momentarily. After reassuring words from her mom and a lesson from her dad, Bonnie is back on her bike, with a new wish in her heart.
Recommended by Alice L. Cyphers, Librarian and Reading Specialist, Pennsylvania, USA