{"product_id":"a-big-day-for-bike-hardcover","title":"A Big Day for Bike - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eEmily Jenkins\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eBrian Karas\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"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.\" \u003ci\u003e--Kirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eTravel 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 \u003ci\u003eLittle Blue Truck.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"(The) engaging text presents a heartfelt story. . . . Beautifully detailed and full of activity.\" --\u003ci\u003eThe Horn Book\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"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.\" --\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"A fun story that promotes bike riding.\" \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e--Booklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEmily Jenkins \u003c\/b\u003eis the author of many award-winning books for children, including \u003ci\u003eWater in the Park\u003c\/i\u003e, a \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e Editors' Choice and a \u003ci\u003eBulletin\u003c\/i\u003e Blue Ribbon Book; \u003ci\u003eLemonade in Winter\u003c\/i\u003e, a \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e Best Book of the Year; and two Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor Books: \u003ci\u003eFive Creatures\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThat New Animal\u003c\/i\u003e. She is also the author of the popular Toys Go Out trilogy: \u003ci\u003eToys Go Out\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eToy Dance Party\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eToys Come Home\u003c\/i\u003e. She lives in Brooklyn, New York, and invites you to visit her online at emilyjenkins.com. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eG. Brian Karas \u003c\/b\u003ehas illustrated over fifty books for children, including \u003ci\u003eLemonade in Winter \u003c\/i\u003eby Emily Jenkins, \u003ci\u003eTap Tap Boom Boom\u003c\/i\u003e by Elizabeth Bluemle, and \u003ci\u003eAre You Going to Be Good?\u003c\/i\u003e by Cari Best, a New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Book. In addition to illustrating, he has written and illustrated many titles of his own, including \u003ci\u003eThe Village Garage \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eOn Earth\u003c\/i\u003e. Brian lives in the Hudson Valley of New York, and invites you to visit him online at gbriankaras.com. \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 11.6 x 9.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 18, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42692163895392,"sku":"9780316340175","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0598\/1922\/9280\/files\/165763a6632a07eb34c1497eafe4c4f7.webp?v=1775823358","url":"https:\/\/bijoucc.myshopify.com\/products\/a-big-day-for-bike-hardcover","provider":"CARIBBEAN CONNECT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}