Books by Vanita Braver

Madison is determined to learn how to ride her bicycle without using training wheels, so she can ride with her best friend Emily. But one bad fall makes her lose confidence. Her parents and her stuffed toy, Hope the Bluebird, encourage her to keep practicing. Eventually, Madison accepts the challenge. She gets back on her bike again and again, until she can ride as well as Emily. This simple tale emphasizes the crucial lesson that determination can make any goal achievable.