![]() ![]() The resolution of the printing is so sharp that after multiple readings I still run my fingers over the paint and corrugated card, sure that I’ll feel the texture. The Patchwork Bike is a keeper, not only for the sheer joy of story but also for the conversations it will trigger: about life in Africa, the irrepressible joy of children despite their lack of commercial posse ssions and the satisfaction of recycling. ![]() Van T Rudd is a street artist - I wonder how he came to illustrate this book? His web site would be good to explore with a High School class and yes he is related to our former PM Kevin Rudd. You can read more about the author in this article from The Australian newspaper. With all classes we will also look at Galimoto by Karen Lynn Williams along with this video. 1 Car spotter by Atinuke and compare the setting. With a younger group you might dip into the series about the No. If I was reading The Patchwork bike with a senior class or even a High School group we might also explore The Green Bicycle by Haifaa Al Mansour. You can see more books about bicycles on this Pinterest Collection made by my friend from Kinderbookswitheverything. We have a good collection and I have this little bike made in Africa and sold at a Oxfam shops. It will be a joy this term to read books about bikes and bike riding. ![]()
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