Ride, Roll, Run: Time for Fun!
By (Author) Valerie Bolling
Illustrated by Sabrena Khadija
Abrams
Abrams Appleseed
6th October 2022
United States
Children
Fiction
Childrens / Teenage general interest: City and town life
Childrens / Teenage fiction: Stories in verse
813.6
Hardback
32
Width 229mm, Height 229mm
A joyful, rhyming picture book that is an ode to community and outdoor play Pedal, pump.Speed bump!Ride, roll, run.Friends and fun! This energetic picture book celebrates community and friendship, following children as they play their way through their vibrant neighborhood. Author and educator Valerie Bollings rhyming text makes for an exciting read-aloud and is paired with stunning illustrations by Sabrena Khadija.
"Although the digital illustrations suggest an urban setting with geometric architecture, children growing up in the country or suburbs will easily relate--the delight experienced as the school day draws to a close is, after all, sure to resonate with many. . .Pure joy." -- "Kirkus Reviews"
Valerie Bolling is the SCBWI Crystal Kite Awardwinning author of Lets Dance! (Boyds Mills & Kane, 2020). In addition to being an author, Bolling has been an educator for 28 years. She is focused on bringing diverse literature to elementary students and creating stories in which all children can see themselves and feel valued and heard. She lives in Stamford, Connecticut. You can find her at valeriebolling.com. Sabrena Khadija describes herself as a Maryland-born, West Africanraised creative, bibliophile, and anime enthusiast. She adds, "I am one of the growing number of human beings who seek inclusive and innovative spaces to explore art and creativity in meaningful and impactful ways." Khadija lives in Silver Spring, Maryland. Learn more at sabrenakhadija.com.