The Patchwork Bike - Hardcover
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The Patchwork Bike - A Joyous Story of Creativity and Resourcefulness
It has a bent bucket seat, bashed tin-can handlebars, and wood-cut wheels -- and riding the patchwork bike that you and your crazy brothers made is the best fun in the whole village.
When you live in a village at the edge of the no-go desert, you need to make your own fun. That's when you and your brothers get inventive and build a bike from scratch, using everyday items like an old milk pot (maybe Mum is still using it, maybe not) and a used flour sack. You can even make a license plate from bark if you want. The end result is a spectacular bike, perfect for whooping and laughing as you bumpetty bump over sand hills, past your fed-up mum and right through your mud-for-walls home.
Award-Winning Author and Illustrator
A joyous story by multi-award-winning author Maxine Beneba Clarke, beautifully illustrated by street artist Van Thanh Rudd. This hardcover picture book brings to life the creativity and ingenuity of children in an African village, celebrating family bonds and the joy of making something from nothing.
Perfect for Young Readers Ages 9-12
This middle grade fiction book encourages problem-solving, imagination, and resourcefulness. The story showcases how creativity and determination can transform everyday objects into something extraordinary, making it an excellent choice for children interested in building, making, and DIY projects.
Maxine Beneba Clarke is an Australian writer and slam poet champion of Afro-Caribbean descent. In 2015, she was named one of Sydney Morning Herald's Best Young Novelists of the year. She lives in Australia.
Van Thanh Rudd is an Australian street artist and activist who studied at the Victorian College of the Arts, RMIT University, and Griffith University. The Patchwork Bike is his first picture book. He lives in Melbourne with his family.
Published by Candlewick Press
This hardcover edition from Candlewick Press captures the vibrant spirit of African village life through stunning street art-inspired illustrations and authentic storytelling that resonates with readers exploring global stories and diverse cultural perspectives.
Awards
🏆 2019 Boston Globe-Horn Book Awards Winner - Picture Book Award
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