Gibb, David. Two Wheels. Brizida Magro, Illus. Candlewick, 05/2024. [32]pp. Picture Book. Trade $17.99. 978-1-53623-139-7. GRADES Preschool–2. HIGH ADDITIONAL.
A little boy describes how his father helps him learn to ride a two-wheeled bicycle by starting with a tricycle, then a balance bike, and finally a bike with training wheels. This relatable story about the desire to ride a two-wheeler like the big kids is smoothly told, with repeated phrases where the boy counts the number of wheels on each type of vehicle. The digital artwork resembles pencil sketches with watercolor, depicting a family with a brown-skinned mother, white father, and light brown-skinned children, living on a suburban street perfect for bike riding. Everyone wears a helmet when riding, too! First published in the UK in 2023.
Penny Peck—San José State University, iSchool