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I Cannot Draw a Bicycle

Charise Mericle Harper

$34.99

Hardback

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English
Union Square Kids
07 December 2023
Award-winning author and illustrator Charise Mericle Harper creates a laugh-out-loud picture book about making something out of nothing and the power of imagination in this companion title to I Cannot Draw a Horse.

The Horse wants a bicycle.

A bicycle is hard to draw.

The Book cannot draw a bicycle.

But the Book CAN draw shapes.

Can the Horse and the Cat build a bicycle from shapes? Or will their dreams end in pieces?

Featuring the same quirky contemporary voice and kid-friendly comic illustration style as its predecessor, I Cannot Draw a Horse, this children's metafiction book is an art lesson about creativity and determination, wrapped around a humorous narrative. Readers who have enjoyed other fourth wall-breaking books like B.J. Novak's The Book With No Pictures will appreciate the interactive elements in this book for children ages 38.

Praise for I CANNOT DRAW A HORSE

""Creative an loaded with humor, this story will have kids giggling in seconds and trying their hand at drawing a horse-or at least a gumdrop."" -Booklist(starred review)

""Part Ed Emberley, with a dash of Pigeon, and entirely meta."" -Kirkus Reviews

""Harper's illustrations make so much of so little, using a very limited palette and simple shapes, inviting readers into an artist's notebook. With a little imagination and some paper, 'nothing' can become quitesomething. -Horn Book Magazine

""An easy-to-read text with exclamatory speech bubbles and pictorial antics will tickle funny bones in this off-kilter circular story."" -School Library Journal
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Imprint:   Union Square Kids
Country of Publication:   United States
Dimensions:   Height: 254mm,  Width: 254mm, 
ISBN:   9781454945956
ISBN 10:   1454945958
Pages:   48
Publication Date:  
Recommended Age:   From 3 to 8 years
Audience:   Children/juvenile ,  English as a second language
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Charise Mericle Harper is the award-winning author and illustrator of numerous children's books and series, including the Just Grace series, the Fashion Kitty series, and the Next Best Junior Chef series. Harper's signature wit, kid-friendly illustrations, and wholly original style have made her a familiar name with caregivers, educators, and librarians looking for books that encourage imagination and showcase art education. Charise lives with her family and furry pets in Portland, Oregon.

Reviews for I Cannot Draw a Bicycle

“Witty, fourth-wall–breaking fun.” —Kirkus Reviews “Cannot Draw A Bicycle will have everyone giggling while encouraging imagination in this laugh-out-loud book on your summer reading list.” —Daily Mom “Charise Mericle Harper returns with another humorous, metafictional picture book about creativity . . . . Harper taps straight into the preschool funny bone, making I Cannot Draw a Bicycle an excellent choice for read-aloud storytime. With its spare text and clean, inviting design, this book also functions well for early readers. And by fostering shape recognition and an understanding of geometry, I Cannot Draw a Bicycle provides an excellent base for encouraging young artists to draw their own cat, horse or—who knows—maybe even a bicycle!” - Bookpage  


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