Together We Ride

Together We Ride Published by Valerie Bolling

Charlie and I’ve been talking about Riding Bikes this week, but it is too cold to get outside. We don’t have an Exercise Bike I decided I would find books for Charlie and I to read. As well as games for Charlie and to play once David leaves to work.

Charlie and I flipped through Together We Ride we looked at the book Charlie let me know this is the perfect beginning reading book for children of all ages. I thought Charlie might get bored with this story, but he didn’t and reading it led to discussions of when Charlie learned to read a bike.

As well as ways he can teach small kids in our family to learn to ride bikes. We discussed Bike Safety and even created more stories about this book and Charlie created pictures for Charlie’s Homeschool Art Class. Charlie and I can’t wait to look and see if the Author has other books in print and if so, we want to get them as well.

About:

Hair Love meets bike rides in this loving portrait of a father-daughter relationship.

Learning to ride is no easy feat! But with a little courage, a guiding hand from her dad, and an enthusiastic bark from her pup, one brave girl quickly learns the freedom that comes from an afternoon spent outside on a bike.

Experience the fear, the anticipation, and the delight of achieving the ultimate milestone in this energetic, warm story that celebrates the precious bond between parent and child.

THE JOY OF LEARNING TO RIDE A BIKE: Who can forget the first time they learned to ride a bike? This book is a nostalgic nod for parents and one they will be eager to share with their young one learning how to ride.

A GREAT READ ALOUD: This lyrical, upbeat text is a great fit for story-time in any household.

PERFECT GIFT FOR DAD: If you’re looking for a Father’s Day gift or a birthday gift for dad, look no further! He will love the child/parent relationship portrayed in these pages!

Perfect for:

• Anyone looking for the perfect Father’s Day gift
• Anyone approaching the big milestone of bike riding
• Grandparents
• Parents
• Teachers and educators
• Librarians

About Valerie Bolling

Valerie Bolling has been an educator for almost 30 years and a writer since age 4. She is a graduate of Tufts University and Columbia University, Teachers College and currently works as an Instructional Coach.

Her nieces inspired her to write picture books, and she wants children of all backgrounds to see themselves in her stories and feel valued and heard. Let’s Dance! is her debut book, and it is a winner of SCBWI’s Crystal Kite award. Valerie has two picture books releasing in 2022 and two more picture books and an early reader series slated for 2023.

Ms. Bolling and her husband live in Connecticut and enjoy traveling, hiking, reading, going to the theater … and dancing.

Thank you,

Glenda, Charlie and David Cates