Elena Rides

Written & illustrated by Juana Medina

A young girl learns to ride a bike.

3.9/5 Goodreads · 245 ratings

32 pages· 91 words· Est. 1 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

Elena, a determined elephant, is on a mission to conquer bike riding. With her loyal red bird cheering her on, she faces wobbles and crashes. Can Elena overcome the challenges and find the thrill of success? This vibrant tale of perseverance and friendship will have young readers rooting for Elena as she learns that trying again is the key to mastering new skills. Will her persistence pay off, or will the bumps along the way prove too daunting? Join Elena on her journey of ups, downs, and ultimate triumph.

From the publisher

Beginning readers–and beginning riders–will be drawn to this bright, buoyant story of a determined elephant and her loyal sidekick, from the award-winning creator of Juana &amp; Lucas. Elena wants to ride her bike. She steadies, she readies. She wobbles, she bobbles . . . KA-BANG! Learning to ride a bike is hard. But Elena can do it. She just has to try, try again. With this reassuring story of childlike persistence, Juana Medina, creator of the acclaimed Juana &amp; Lucas series, introduces Elena, a plucky elephant, and the little red bird who is Elena’s faithful cheerleader. Simple, energetic text and bold, brilliant artwork convey a relatable tale of the ups and downs of learning something new (not without protest or tears) and the final thrill of mastery that will have children rooting for Elena and ready for her next adventure.

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