The Girl and the Bicycle - Hardcover

The Girl and the Bicycle - Award-Winning Wordless Picture Book

From Mark Pett, creator of The Boy and the Airplane, comes this touching wordless picture book that tells a powerful story of persistence, friendship, and unexpected generosity without using a single word.

A Timeless Story of Determination

A little girl spots a shiny new bicycle in a shop window and dreams of making it her own. Racing home to check her piggy bank, she discovers she doesn't have enough money. Determined to earn what she needs, she knocks on neighbors' doors offering to do yardwork. Door after door closes until a kindly old woman welcomes her help.

Through changing seasons, the girl and the woman work side by side, forming a tender intergenerational friendship. When spring arrives and the girl finally has enough money, she rushes back to the store—only to find the bicycle gone. What happens next delivers a heartwarming lesson about hard work and true generosity that resonates with readers of all ages.

Perfect for Early Readers and Visual Learners

This wordless format makes The Girl and the Bicycle accessible to pre-readers and emerging readers ages 4-8, while the rich visual storytelling engages children at multiple reading levels. The absence of text encourages observation skills, imagination, and meaningful conversations between children and adults about values like persistence, kindness, and selflessness.

Ideal Gift for Special Occasions

The classic, timeless nature of this hardcover picture book makes it an ideal gift for graduations, birthdays, and other milestones. Its themes of working toward goals and the rewards of determination make it particularly meaningful for children learning about character education and values.

About Author Mark Pett

Writer and illustrator Mark Pett has practiced his craft in Philadelphia, Prague, the Mississippi Delta, and Cambridge, Massachusetts. In addition to illustrating several books, Mark is the "authorstrator" of The Boy and the Airplane and The Girl Who Never Made Mistakes. He is also the creator of the syndicated comic strips Mr. Lowe and Lucky Cow. He lives in Salt Lake City. Visit him at MarkPett.com.