Adiós, Tricycle
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Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2009 · Est. 3 min read-aloud

Adiós, Tricycle

By Susan Middleton Elya, Elisabeth Schlossberg (Illustrator)

A pig must decide if he's ready to let go of his beloved tricycle.

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32 pages· 366 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
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At a bustling yard sale, a little pig clings to his cherished tricycle, even though he's outgrown it. As the day winds down, a perfect-sized buyer appears, prompting a heartfelt decision. Can he part with his trike for a new adventure on a big-boy bike? This tender tale explores the bittersweet moment of letting go and embracing change, with a delightful mix of Spanish vocabulary and vibrant illustrations.

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It’s yard sale time, and things are flying off the tables. But this little piggy isn’t letting anybody buy his tricycle. Sure, he’s too big to ride it, but that doesn’t mean he doesn’t love it anymore! But when the day is almost over, someone just the right size comes along, and it’s clearly time to let the trike go. Luckily, it turns out the yard sale money is meant for a very exciting new purchase - a big-boy bike! Susan Middleton Elya’s trademark mix of Spanish vocabulary and clever verse and Elisabeth Schlossberg’s vibrant illustrations come together in a funny, tender tale of saying good-bye to things you’ve outgrown.

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
366
Reading age
3–5
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~221L
Themes & topics
Books about transportationBooks about familyBooks about bicyclesBooks about yard salesBooks about childhood
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
1.9
F&P level
~H
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
131081
Publication
Published
June 11, 2009
Edition
Language
Spanish; Castilian
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780399245220

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