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Bumblebee Bike Kindle Edition

by Sandra Levins (Author), Claire Keay (Illustrator) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 2 ratings
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Bumblebee Bike is a story about borrowing what’s not yours! David takes things that do not belong to him. However, when he loses his prize possession—his bumblebee bike—he realizes how “borrowing without asking” makes others feel.

"Sandra Levins’ book belongs in every home....Levins’ book addresses this common occurrence in a child’s development with simplicity and compassion."—Children's Book Heal

While such behavior is a normal part of childhood development, it is extremely frustrating for parents and caregivers who have children with sticky fingers! Children may understand intellectually that they shouldn’t borrow without asking, but they are emotionally motivated so they do it anyway.  However, with careful guidance and modeling, kids can learn to think before acting and learn boundaries to develop positive and ethical relationships with others.

A Note to Parents and Caregivers by Mary Lamia, PhD, provides more information about this part of childhood development, and offers strategies for helping your child develop socially appropriate, ethical behavior.

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  1. Reading age
    4 - 8 years
  2. Print length
    32 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Preschool - 3
  5. Publisher
    Magination Press
  6. Publication date
    May 5, 2014
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  10. ISBN-13
    978-1433816451
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Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

PreS-Gr 2—What David sees, David wants. And what is worse, he takes it without asking. He has "borrowed" a number of things from his friends and neighbors and hides them in his closet. Somewhere deep down, he knows what he has done is not right, but that doesn't stop him. Then one morning, he goes out to the garage to get his beloved bumblebee bike, and it's not there. It is then that David realizes what it feels like to have something you treasure taken from you. He returns all of the items to their owners and apologizes. All is forgiven, and the police appear with his bike. Stories like this fail because the message becomes more important than the tale. Didacticism trumps imagination, leading to a less-than-satisfying book with average-quality, full-color art. Consider using Jon Klassen's This Is Not My Hat (2012) and I Want My Hat Back (2011, both Candlewick) for strong stories, fantastic art, and a laugh or two along the way. After the laughter dies down, talking about stealing is inevitable. Likewise, stealing is pivotal in the plot of Tomie dePaola's Strega Nona (S. & S., 1975), but it offers much more than cautionary advice. Because the message is embedded in a rich story, the lesson of honesty is more likely to stick.—Joan Kindig, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA

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"Levins’ text and Keay’s sturdy line-and-wash illustrations are well matched in their earnest, straightforward telling of the lesson. A final note to parents and caregivers by a clinical psychologist augments the title’s purposeful value."—Booklist

“Gentle pastel illustrations and a calm narrative style and tone help deliver the full impact of Bumblebee Bike in a nonthreatening way.”—Midwest Book Review

"Sandra Levins’ book belongs in every home....Levins’ book addresses this common occurrence in a child’s development with simplicity and compassion."—Children's Book Heal

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00JWXO0JI
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Magination Press; 1st edition (May 5, 2014)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 5, 2014
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 7008 KB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 2 ratings

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Sandra Levins

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When Sandra Levins began writing children's books she fell in love with the message behind the stories and the notion that they can make a positive difference in the lives of children and families.

Sandra is the author of a graphic novel for young adults, four children’s picture books, and a Young Adult novel in eBook format. Her works have received the National Indie Excellence Award for LGBTQ Fiction for Children and Young Adults and twice received Mom's Choice Award for Children's Picture Books. She is a Gelett Burgess Children's Book and National Parenting Publications Awards Honors Winner. Her picture books have been translated into Chinese, Korean, and Arabic. A natural-born storyteller, Sandra writes about real-life issues like divorce, remarriage, honesty, LGBT questioning, and teen pregnancy.

Sandra lives with her husband, Jim, in Burlington, Iowa, a short hike from the Mighty Mississippi.

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  • PammieP
    5.0 out of 5 stars Relatable to kids!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2018
    I got this book from the public library to read to one of my little charges about his stealing. It really helped him. He is 7 and was able to relate to the seemingly uncontrollable urges to take things. Going to buy it to add to my children's collection.
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