Children's Fiction Self-esteem & Self-reliance
Can Do: Cantaloupe and HoneyDo Ride a Bike
- Publisher
- Penguin Young Readers Group
- Initial publish date
- Jun 2024
- Category
- Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance, Friendship, Humorous Stories
- Recommended Age
- 3 to 7
- Recommended Grade
- p to 2
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Hardback
- ISBN
- 9780593697740
- Publish Date
- Jun 2024
- List Price
- $26.99
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Description
The first book in a picture book series about two hilarious melons trying new things, from the bestselling illustrator of I Don't Want to be a Frog. Hop on as they learn how to ride a bike!
Cantaloupe has a new bike! HoneyDo wants to see him do cool tricks. But Cantaloupe can’t do tricks. He can’t even ride. And he’s not sure he can learn. No problem—HoneyDo will show him. Sort of? You’ve never seen bike-riding like this!
Meet Cantaloupe and HoneyDo. Cantaloupe brings the caution and HoneyDo the confidence. Together, they’re learning what they can’t do, at least not at first, and what they totally can—with a little practice, a little care, and two smart melons. From riding a bike to baking a cake and more, with friends like these, new things are can-do.
"Boldt has hit comic paydirt with this hilarious read-aloud." —School Library Journal
"Light and airy as its banter . . . A delectable depiction of a fruitful relationship.” —Kirkus Reviews
About the author
Mike Boldt has been my name
for quite a few years.
Some people call me an Author / Illustrator.
I’ve been called worse.
I still enjoy cartoons.
I like ice cream a lot.
I‘ve drawn since I was young.
I read (picture) books.
I like to write & draw them too.
I’m amazed and grateful every day this is my job.
Editorial Reviews
Praise for Can Do Books:
“I never thought I’d want to be friends with fruit, but Mike Boldt has changed my mind. These stories are relatable, fun, and full of kid energy. I can’t wait to see what they do next!” —Ryan T. Higgins, author and illustrator of the New York Times bestselling Mother Bruce series
“Mike Boldt has crafted an amazingly fun and entertaining world, featuring two of the most charismatic characters I’ve ever had the pleasure of reading. I cannot wait for more Can Do.” —Dan Santat, award-wining author and illustrator of Beekle and A First Time for Everything
"[This duo] will have readers contorted in laughter [as they explore] growth mindset, the value of making mistakes, practice, and persevering through challenges with good humor. . . . Boldt has hit comic paydirt with this hilarious read-aloud . . . Teachers and librarians will enjoy sharing this one with students, and students will enjoy sharing it with anyone with a sense of humor." —School Library Journal (Cantaloupe and HoneyDo Ride a Bike)
"[A story] as light and airy as its banter . . . A delectable depiction of a fruitful relationship.” —Kirkus Reviews (Cantaloupe and HoneyDo Ride a Bike)
“Rapid repartee in dialogue balloons drives the cheery shtick [in this story] about the fun of working together. A lip-smacking recipe for productive collaboration.” —Kirkus (Cantaloupe and Bake a Cake)
