Overview

Full Product Details

9780374305277

Table of Contents

Reviews

Drummond, whose earlier environment-related picture books include <i>Energy Island</i> (2011) and <i>Green City</i> (2016), tells a true story that offers a bit of dramatic tension as well as broad relevance and child appeal. . .Illustrated with breezy, expressive drawings and colorful washes, the informative text flows well, narrating the story, explaining what made the roads bike-friendly, and briefly explaining how cycling benefits cities. A heartening picture book about bicycles, activism, and social change. <i>Booklist</i></p> The author surrounds this simply told story with endpapers showing bicycle efficiency, bicycle contributions to social progress, great cyclists, and great bikes of the world. He includes statistics about bike-share programs and reasons for using bicycles to get around. As he did in other tales of community transformation, he decorates his text with cheerful pen-and-ink sketches with watercolor wash. . .The [author's] note recalls his original goal: showing how wonderful it feels to ride a bike, particularly in a city. That joy is evident throughout; it might even convince some readers to give it a try. Drummond rolls along with another successful story of environmental change. <i>Kirkus Reviews</i></p>

Author Information

Allan Drummond is the author and illustrator of many books, including Tin Lizzie, Energy Island, and Green City. He studied at the Royal College of Art in London and currently lives in Suffolk, England. allandrummond.com

Tab Content 6

Customer Reviews

Recent Reviews

Countries Available