Learning to ride a bike requires a leap of faith, and as a father teaches his child to ride, the child worries that Dad will let go before they’re ready. But with patience and persistence, father and child learn together that pedaling and letting go are part of the same thrilling ride.

From the Caldecott Honor-winning creators of A Different Pond comes a new picture book that encompasses three generations, two languages, and one universal experience. This bilingual story in English and Vietnamese explores a child’s trust, a parent’s guiding hand, and the paradox of loving and letting go.

For ages 5-8.

About the Author:
Bao Phi was born in Vietnam and raised in the Phillips neighborhood of South Minneapolis. He is an author, a poet, a community organizer, and a father.

About the Illustrator:
Thi Bui was born in Vietnam, grew up in California and New York, and is now planting roots in New Orleans. She draws and writes and teaches. Her graphic memoir, The Best We Could Do (Abrams, 2017), is about her mother and father.