Books
written by Teresa Robeson
illustrated by Junyi Wu
picture book biography
ages 4 and up
Albert Whitman
ISBN: 9780807507643
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Two Bicycles in Beijing
A heartwarming story of friendships lost and found, old and new set in a gorgeous autumn day in Beijing, China.
One, two; yi, er. Side by side, two bicycles, Lunzi and Huangche, come out of the factory. Side by side, they watch the city of Beijing from their shop window. Then a young girl comes in and buys Huangche, rolling him away from Lunzi! With the help of a delivery boy, Lunzi begins an epic race to find her friend that introduces readers to all the sights and sounds of Beijing.”
Accolades
published by Albert Whitman
- Recommended in School Library Journal’s article, From Trike to Bike: 16 Picture Books About Learning to Ride Bicycles.
Resources
- Educator Activity Guide
- a fun, interactive reading for kids by MaiStoryBook
- maze puzzle for younger kids
- info and videos about Beijing — these are for a general audience; please review before sharing with students
- 10 cool facts about bicycles by National Geographic — for kids
- the science of bicycles by ExplainThatStuff
- bicycle physics for high school level and above by Real World Physics Problems
- “The Bicycle Problem that Nearly Broke Mathematics” article in Nature magazine
Reviews
“Robeson’s spare text is poetic, while Wu’s hazy illustrations lend a reminiscent feel. Young readers are given the opportunity to learn a few Chinese words sprinkled throughout the text. Even better, they can indulge in warm feelings of friendship and how wonderful it is to be two.” (Booklist)
Pronunciation Guide
to Mandarin words in the book: by order of appearance