Bumblebee Bike
When David wants something, he wants it right away. So when David sees his friend Payton's Superman, he borrows it. Well, he sort of borrows it. He borrows it without asking. In fact, David has a secret treasure chest of things he's borrowed without asking.
But when someone takes David's prize possession — his bumblebee bike — he realizes how borrowing without asking makes other people feel, and sets out to make things right.
A Note to Parents and Caregivers by Mary Lamia, PhD, provides more information about this normal phase of childhood development, and offers strategies for teaching children ethical behavior.
Sandra Levins lives in Burlington, Iowa with her husband, Jim. Their diverse family includes five sons, their partners, and five adorable grandchildren.
She is the author of award-winning books such as Eli's Lie-O-Meter: A Story About Telling the Truth; Was It the Chocolate Pudding? A Story For Little Kids About Divorce; and Do You Sing Twinkle? A Story About Remarriage and New Family, also published by Magination Press.
Claire Keay lives in the south of England where she works from her small studio at home illustrating children's books and greeting cards as well as designing her own range of digital craft products.
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
