Elena Rides (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781536216356)

Beginning readers--and beginning riders--will be drawn to this bright, buoyant story of a determined elephant and her loyal sidekick, from the award-winning creator of Juana & Lucas.

Elena wants to ride her bike. She steadies, she readies. She wobbles, she bobbles . . . KA-BANG! Learning to ride a bike is hard. But Elena can do it. She just has to try, try again. With this reassuring story of childlike persistence, Juana Medina, creator of the acclaimed Juana & Lucas series, introduces Elena, a plucky elephant, and the little red bird who is Elena's faithful cheerleader. Simple, energetic text and bold, brilliant artwork convey a relatable tale of the ups and downs of learning something new (not without protest or tears) and the final thrill of mastery that will have children rooting for Elena and ready for her next adventure.


Author: Juana Medina
ISBN-10: 1536216356
ISBN-13: 9781536216356
Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
Language: English
Published: 03/14/2023
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.45lbs
Size: 9.06h x 6.06w x 0.32d

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 11/15/2022
School Library Journal 01/01/2023 pg. 64
Publishers Weekly 01/16/2023
Horn Book Magazine 03/01/2023 pg. 73
Shelf Awareness 03/24/2023
Booklist 05/01/2023 pg. 46
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2023 - Superior,Well Above Average