The Wobbly Bike

The Wobbly Bike is a delightful picture book that captures the ups and downs of learning something new, as seen through the relatable adventure of a child mastering how to ride a bike. Shortlisted for the 2025 CBCA Early Childhood category, this uplifting and humorous story encourages persistence, resilience, and courage in the face of challenges. With expressive illustrations and engaging text, the narrative reassures young readers that making mistakes is a natural part of learning and that confidence comes with practice. Perfect for pre-readers and early readers, The Wobbly Bike supports early literacy development through rhythmic language and rich visual storytelling. It also opens up valuable discussions around self-esteem, goal setting, and emotional growth. Aligned with the Australian Early Years Learning Framework, this title fosters an environment of encouragement and empathy, helping children navigate their own œwobbly experiences in life. Ideal for group storytime or one-on-one reading, The Wobbly Bike is a heartwarming addition to any early childhood learning space or home library.

Educational Benefits:

• Supports social-emotional learning by addressing perseverance and overcoming fear.
• Enhances oral language development through repetition and descriptive vocabulary.
• Promotes narrative comprehension with clear sequencing and relatable events.
• Encourages empathy and confidence through storytelling and character growth.

Classroom Ideas:

• Have students share and write about something they've learned to do through persistence.
• Use in SEL (social-emotional learning) units focused on confidence and growth mindset.
• Incorporate into a physical education unit with lessons on coordination and balance.
• Invite students to create illustrations of their own œwobbly bike moments.

Information:

• Ages: Suitable for 3 to 6 years