The Red Bicycle: The Extraordinary Story of One Ordinary Bicycle

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In this unique nonfiction picture book, the main character is a bicycle that starts its life like so many bicycles in North America, being owned and ridden by a young boy The boy, Leo, treasures his bicycle so much he gives it a name Big Red But eventually Leo outgrows Big Red, and this is where the bicycle s story takes a turn from the everyday, because Leo decides to donate it to an organization that ships bicycles to Africa Big Red is sent to Burkina Faso, in West Africa, where it finds a home with Alisetta, who uses it to gain quicker access to her family s sorghum field and to the market Then, over time, it finds its way to a young woman named Haridata, who has a new purpose for the bicycle renamed Le Grand Rouge delivering medications and bringing sick people to the hospital This book makes an excellent choice for cultural studies classes author Jude Isabella has provided several terrific suggestions in the back of the book for projects large and small, while a map shows the distance the bicycle traveled across the Atlantic Ocean Award winning illustrator Simone Shin s digitally composed artwork includes evocative depictions of Alisetta s and Haridata s communities in rural Africa, creating vivid comparisons between Leo s life and their lives Youngsters will learn how different the world is for those who rely on bicycles as a mode of transportation, and how one ordinary bicycle and a child s desire to make a difference can change lives across the world This book also offers an excellent opportunity for expanding character education lessons on caring, compassion and empathy to include the wider world. Free Download The Red Bicycle: The Extraordinary Story of One Ordinary Bicycle author Jude Isabella For Kindle ePUB or eBook – kino-fada.fr This entry in the CitizenKids series relates the journey of an ordinary bicycle from the United States to the African country of Burkina Faso, and describes its various owners and uses I was intrigued by the transformation of the bike into an ambulance The point of the book is that in some Third World countries bicycles are the only means of transportation of people and goods for many, and that children who no longer want their old bicycles can donate them to organizations that will refurbis This entry in the CitizenKids series... I received a free ebook copy of this book by the book s publishers via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.This book is not published until March 2015 so my full review will not be posted until February 2...The illustrations are excellent The Red Bicycle The Extraordinary Story of One Ordinary Bicycle will help kids realize the impact their own donations and actions can have on the lives of others, even people ...I received this book from Goodreads First Reads I read this book to my grandkids last night and I m sure they will enjoy it for many years to come The Red Bicycle begins with Leo who saves the money he earned from mowing lawns, raking leaves and shoveling snow for 2 years to purchase Big Red Big Red is well loved and Leo rides his bicycle everywhere When Leo outgrows Big Red, the bicycle shop owner tells him about a program that sends bicycles to people who need them in other parts of the wo I received this book from Goodreads First Reads I read this book to my grandkids last night and I m sure they will enjoy it for many years to come The Red Bicycle begins with Leo who saves the money he earned from mowing lawns, raking leaves and shoveling snow for 2 years to purchase Big Red Big Red is well loved and Leo rides his bicycle everywhere When Leo outgrows Big Red, the bicycle shop owner tells him about a program that sends bicycles to people who need them in other parts of the world Leo wants someone to enjoy Big Red as much as he did so Big Red is off to Africa Big Red s next owner is a little girl named Alisetta Having a bicycle helps Alisetta and her family in many ways They use their new bike to ride to their sorgh...4,5 The story follows a bicycle first, it s property of a boy in America, but when he outgrows it, he decides to give it away to charity After a long trip, the bicycle arrives in Africa, where it belongs to a girl who uses it for work and as her only form of transportation But when it breaks, she decides to give it to charity as well Will the bike help evenpeople This book is so important for young children After reading this, they will understand how a small thing like giving away yo 4,5 The story follows a bicycle first, it s property of a boy in America, but when he outgrows it, he decides to give it away to charity After a long trip, the bicycle arrives in Africa, where it belongs to a girl...A bicycle, originally owned and ridden by a young boy, is donated to an organization that ships bicycles to Africa and is sent to Burkina Faso in West Africa where it is used it to carry goods to the market, and later...Isabella, J 2015 The Red Bicycle S Shin , Toronto Kids Can PressRecommended grade level 1 3Format Diverse Text SetThemes Helping others, world wide diversity, caring, loveMajor Awards 2017 Crown Award, Triple Crown Children s Book Awards, Short listed2016 Outstanding International Book, USBBY, Winner2016 Christie Harris Illustrated Children s Literature Prize, BC Book Prizes, Short listed2016 2016 2017 Children s Choice Book Award, Hackmatack, Long listed2016 CCBC Choices Li Isabella, J 2015 The Red Bicycle S Shin , Toronto Kids Can PressRecommended grade level 1 3Format Diverse Text SetThemes Helping others, world wide diversity, caring, loveMajor Awards 2017 Crown Award, Triple Crown Children s Book Awards, Short listed2016 Outstanding International Book, USBBY, Winner2016 Christie Harris Illustrated Children s Literature Prize, BC Book Prizes, Short listed2016 2016 2017 Children s Choice Book Award, Hackmatack, Long listed2016 CCBC Choices List, Cooperative Children s Book Center, Winner2015 Best Books for Kids Teens, Canadian Children s Book Centre, Winner2015 Best Bets Junior Non Fiction, Ontario Library Assoc...A young boy in the US loves his bicycle, Big Red , but he outgrows it, and decides to donate it to an organization that ships bicycles to Africa The bicycle s new owners are shown in several communities, and its usefulness is one to note for the children in the US especially The first owner is grateful because Big Red helps a young girl to ...The Red Bicycle is a tale of paying it forward in the means of transportation One young boy save his money for a couple years to buy a brand new red bicycle He love his bike but soon out grows it He donates it to an organization that will transports the bike overseas to Africa Readers are take...Beautiful title from the CitizenKid series A great example to show children what taking action and community service might look like The book also provides a wonderful glimpse of what life in rural Burkina Faso can look like I also appreciated the resources at the end of the boo...

The Red Bicycle: The Extraordinary Story of One Ordinary Bicycle
  • English
  • 27 March 2018
  • Hardcover
  • 32 pages
  • 1771380233
  • Jude Isabella
  • The Red Bicycle: The Extraordinary Story of One Ordinary Bicycle