Learning to ride a bike is a childhood rite of passage. Here a few titles to encourage kids through the many falls that precede those glorious, autonomous loops around the block or the park. 

The Girl and the Bicycle by Mark Pett

A wordless picture book about a child’s plan to earn money to buy a bicycle that takes a surprising turn.

Bike On, Bear by Cynthea Liu

A book in the library tells Bear how to learn to ride a book in four easy steps, the last being “don’t think too much about it.”

Bug on a Bike by Chris Monroe

In this rhyming text, a string of critters join bug on his bike ride to an unknown destination.

Blue Rabbit and the Runaway Wheel  by Christopher Wormell

In this adventure, Rabbit runs over a rock and looses his wheel. Along the road to find it, he meets Squirrel, Badger and Tortoise.

Sally Jean, the Bicycle Queen by Cari Best

The story of a can-do girl, Sally Jean, who sees opportunity where others might see roadblocks.

Everyone Can Learn to Ride a Bicycle by Christopher Raschka

The most practical book on the list for kids learning to ride a bike, but also artful and encouraging. 

Duck on a Bike by David Shannon

A duck riding a bike has great influence around the farmyard.

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