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
From the New York Times bestselling artist of Just Try One Bite and I Don’t Want to Be a Frog comes a picture book series about childhood firsts, featuring two melons with hilariously—and helpfully—opposite worldviews. 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 this, 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:
"[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)
