This classic edition uses the distinctive illustrations from earlier printings of The New Bike, an entertaining story about a girl named Lee and her first adventure on her new bike.

The Start to Read! series helps children learn to read by presenting interesting stories with easy vocabularies. In this Level 2 selection, words are repeated, and sentences are short. Rhyming words help children increase their vocabularies. Context clues in the illustrations are abundant.

Most of the vocabulary words in The New Bike are typically introduced in first grade and second grade. The words another, finally, pedals, bridge, across and through are higher-level words. You may need to help your child sound out these words. After several readings together, encourage your child to read alone. Praise your child’s efforts because, most of all, the reading experience should be enjoyable.