Ride, Roll, Run

Name: Ride, Roll, Run
Brand: Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd
SKU: 9781419756290
Price: 49.0 NZD
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Time for Fun!

By Valerie Bolling

Series: A Fun in the City Book

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Summary

Ride, Roll, Run by Valerie Bolling is a delightful children's book celebrating the joy of outdoor play. Through rhythmic language and vibrant illustrations, it encourages young readers to explore their surroundings, engage in physical activities, and embrace the fun of movement in their everyday lives.
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Format: Hardback

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"Celebrating community and friendship, this lively rhyming picture book follows children as they play their way through their cult culturally diverse neighborhood"--

A joyful, rhyming picture book ode to community and outdoor play

Description

A joyful, rhyming picture book that is an ode to community and outdoor play.

Pedal, pump. Speed bump! Ride, roll, run. Friends and fun!

This energetic picture book celebrates community and friendship, following children as they play their way through their vibrant neighbourhood. Author and educator Valerie Bolling’s rhyming text makes for an exciting read-aloud and is paired with stunning illustrations by Sabrena Khadija.

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Ride, Roll, Run

A joyful, rhyming picture book that is an ode to community and outdoor play. Pedal, pump. Speed bump! Ride, roll, run. Friends and fun! This energetic picture book celebrates community and friendship, following children as they play their way through their vibrant neighbourhood. Author and educator Valerie Bolling’s rhyming text makes for an exciting read-aloud and is paired with stunning...

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Ride, Roll, Run is praised for its engaging depiction of children's experiences as they approach the end of the school day. The book's digital illustrations convey an urban backdrop yet remain relatable to children in various settings, capturing a universal sense of joy and excitement.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781419756290

Publisher: Abrams

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 10 November 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Abrams Appleseed

Illustration: Full-color illustrations throughout

Contributors:

Illustrated by Sabrena Khadija
Illustrated by Sabrena Khadija

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 229.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 32

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Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Series: A Fun in the City Book Valerie Bolling Young Adult

About the Author

Valerie Bolling is the SCBWI Crystal Kite Award–winning author of Let’s Dance! (Boyds Mills & Kane, 2020). In addition to being an author, Bolling has been an educator for more than 25 years. She is focused on bringing diverse literature to elementary students and creating stories in which all children can see themselves and feel valued and heard. She lives in Stamford, Connecticut. Sabrena Khadija describes herself as a Maryland-born, West African–raised creative, bibliophile, and anime enthusiast. She adds, “I am one of the growing number of human beings who seek inclusive and innovative spaces to explore art and creativity in meaningful and impactful ways.” Khadija lives in Silver Spring, Maryland.

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