A Bike Like Sergio’s

Presenting a relatable story told with subtlety and heart, the creative team behind Those Shoes pairs up again for a satisfying new picture book.

Publisher

2016, Candlewick Press

Illustrator

Noah Z. Jones

Awards
  • Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People
  • Charlotte Zolotow Award, Highly Commended Selection
  • Chicago Public Library Best Books for Children and Teens
  • Junior Library Guild Selection
Reviews

“Boelts lays out Ruben’s ethical dilemma and emotional turmoil without preaching, and his struggle and journey toward the moral choice—which includes an interlude in which he believes he has lost the money—is both dramatic and genuine.”— Publisher’s Weekly (Starred Review)

“Continuing from their acclaimed Those Shoes (2007), Boelts and Jones entwine conversations on money, motives, and morality…” — Kirkus Reviews

“Parents of all economic backgrounds can use this selection to start a conversation about right and wrong.” — School Library Journal

“Maribeth Boelts captures the agony of a moral dilemma in “A Bike Like Sergio’s,” a picture book for 5- to 8-year-olds…” —  Wall Street Journal

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