Two Wheels

This straightforward, at times humorous narrative deftly captures a young child’s viewpoint, brought to life by gorgeously textured, collagelike images. This is an engaging and relatable look at how skills are acquired through practice; laudably, Gibb makes clear that learning to ride a bike doesn’t happen overnight… . Simple, encouraging, and charming.—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)An overall feeling of wholesomeness envelopes this book, and there’s a gentle humor in the boy’s interpretation of what various types of bikes are for… Whether kiddos picking up this picture book hope to bike by themselves someday or are just along for the ride, the effort that the boy puts in to learning to ride a bicycle the way he wants is a valuable insight into the perseverance needed to pick up a new skill.—The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books

David Gibb is a musician and the author of Two Many Bubbles, illustrated by Dan Taylor. Two Wheels is based on his childhood experience of being taught to ride a bike by his dad. He lives in England with his partner and son.

Brizida Magro is an artist and the illustrator of Saturday at the Food Pantry by Diane O’Neill, which was named a Chicago Public Library Best Picture Book, and Let Me Call You Sweetheart by Mary Lee Donovan. Originally from Portugal, Brizida Magro now lives in Colorado with her partner and their cats.