![]() ![]() They appear to be hand-painted with a heavy, felt tip pen almost like the writing learners see on anchor charts in the classroom. The engaging text tells this joyful story with words that are fun to say aloud words like “shicketty shake”, winketty wonk” and “bumpetty bump”. It’s made from branches and various objects. It’s different from the bikes most readers are familiar with. But what she is really excited to show readers is her bike. ![]() Readers see how she describes her “crazy” brothers and “fed-up” mom with affection. She is happy to show us her house made of mud. The narrator of the story, a girl with dark skin and cornrows, introduces us to her village. The Patchwork Bike gives readers a chance to explore a place that is much different from where they live. They’ll be surprised to realize the bumpy cardboard, the wet paint, and the gloopy mud is an optical illusion. I am willing to bet the reader will touch the illustrations in anticipation of feeling the textured artwork. Give the book to someone and tell them to check it out. ![]() Here’s something fun to try with The Patchwork Bike by Maxine Beneba Clarke and Van Thanh Rudd. ![]()
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