Elena Rides -- Juana Medina, Hardcover

Beginning readers--and beginning riders--will be drawn to this bright, buoyant story of a determined elephant and her loyal sidekick, from the award-winning creator of Juana & Lucas.

Elena wants to ride her bike. She steadies, she readies. She wobbles, she bobbles . . . KA-BANG! Learning to ride a bike is hard. But Elena can do it. She just has to try, try again. With this reassuring story of childlike persistence, Juana Medina, creator of the acclaimed Juana & Lucas series, introduces Elena, a plucky elephant, and the little red bird who is Elena's faithful cheerleader. Simple, energetic text and bold, brilliant artwork convey a relatable tale of the ups and downs of learning something new (not without protest or tears) and the final thrill of mastery that will have children rooting for Elena and ready for her next adventure.


Author: Juana Medina
Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
Published: 03/14/2023
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.45lbs
Size: 9.06h x 6.06w x 0.32d
ISBN: 9781536216356
Audience: Ages 4-8

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 11/15/2022
School Library Journal 01/01/2023 pg. 64
Publishers Weekly 01/16/2023

About the Author
Juana Medina is the Pura Belpré Author Award-winning creator of the Juana & Lucas series and other books for children and the recipient of two International Latino Book Awards. She has also illustrated several books by other writers, including 'Twas the Night Before Pride by Joanna McClintick. Juana Medina was born and raised in Bogotá, Colombia, and currently lives in Northern Virginia with her family.