Mike and the Bike [Hardcover]

Michael Ward (Author), Phil Liggett (Author), Bob Thomson (Author, Illustrator), Lance Armstrong (Foreword)

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Michael Ward is a Grammy Award-winning guitarist/ songwriter and passionate cyclist. Michael's love of cycling began in the early 90's when he started cycling around the country while on tour with bands including THE WALLFLOWERS, SCHOOL OF FISH and BEN HARPER AND THE INNOCENT CRIMINALS. Lance Armstrong encouraged Michael to share his love of cycling with children in a story. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Monkey Feathers Books (new pubs) (July 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 159441498X
• ISBN-13: 978-1594414985
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 10.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #797,763 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #12 in Books > Children's Books > Sports & Games > Sports > Cycling

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Wish there was more substance to the story, August 12, 2005

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S. Fleming (San Diego, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mike and the Bike (Hardcover)

I bought this for my 6-year-old son who LOVES riding his bike and watched part of the Tour on TV with us this year, but he hasn't been interested in reading it again after the first time.

I think the story is a bit too simple to hold his interest, and I wish it had been developed into a longer story that had more "meat" to it. It seems to me that "Mike and the Bike" is a story more geared for kids in the 3-5 age range. The CD reinforced my "younger kid" impression because the songs are sung by a child rather than an adult.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Motivating for my Son, July 25, 2005

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Derek Star "Derek" (Pennsylvania) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mike and the Bike (Hardcover)

I've been trying to build my Son's self-esteem - Ethan is seven now and I would like him to feel confident about getting along with his friends in all types of sports as he gets older. We've golfed, played soccer, baseball, tried wake-boarding, snow-boarding and now he's really beginning to enjoy his bicycle.

This year Ethan followed Lance Armstrong in the Tour de France. Midway through the race I purchased Mike and the Bike from Amazon. Ethan loved it!

He was able to imagine himself in Mike's place. The fun graphics and catchy audio CD had him reading and singing everyday. Mike and his Bike, is Ethan's hero now, his training wheels are off, and he is riding strong, just like Lance!

The author did a great job. Lance Armstrong's introduction made Ethan take pride in the book. Ethan got a real kick out of the fact that the same guy, Phil Liggett, who narrated the tour on OLN TV narrates the audio CD which follows the book.

If you are looking for a fun book on the spirit of cycling for younger boys and girls, this book is it.

Derek
Pennsylvania

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 4 year old loves this book and his bike, October 22, 2005

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J. M. Mckay "Cycling Daddy" (Salem, IN) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mike and the Bike (Hardcover)

Our 4 year old got this book and LOVES it! Our son is almost as big as a cycling fan as his dad, so it is quite exciting for him. Now when he rides he often quotes sections of the book. Warning for parents, the CD can get a little annoying after you listen to it over and over and over. I really like having the story read on the CD. I wish more books were available on CD. This book and CD have provided a lot of entertainment for our son.