Butterflies Do Not Ride Their Bikes
Will be published approx. on 28. April 2026
Book
Hardback
24 pages
978-1-76121-397-7 (ISBN)
Description
In this heart-warming story from the bestselling Preschool Problems series, Grandad surprises Zara with her very first bike, but learning to ride is trickier than it looks!
Zara isn't sure butterflies even ride bikes ... surely they are better suited to pollinating flowers. But maybe butterflies prefer to learn together?
Why you'll love this book:
BESTSELLING SERIES: It's the irresistible new book in the bestselling Preschool Problems series, which is all about the big problems faced by our littlest people. Read them all!
Kittens Do Not Care for Baths
Ladybirds Do Not Go to Day Care
Crocodiles Do Not Like the Toilet
GENTLE LEARNING: It tackles the preschooler challenge of how to overcome anxiety and find the bravery to learn a new skill.
FUN FACTS: Preschoolers will love the way non-fiction facts are weaved into the narrative.
Perfect for:
Preschoolers and school starters
Modern families big and small
Teachers, librarians and storytime readers
Zara isn't sure butterflies even ride bikes ... surely they are better suited to pollinating flowers. But maybe butterflies prefer to learn together?
Why you'll love this book:
BESTSELLING SERIES: It's the irresistible new book in the bestselling Preschool Problems series, which is all about the big problems faced by our littlest people. Read them all!
Kittens Do Not Care for Baths
Ladybirds Do Not Go to Day Care
Crocodiles Do Not Like the Toilet
GENTLE LEARNING: It tackles the preschooler challenge of how to overcome anxiety and find the bravery to learn a new skill.
FUN FACTS: Preschoolers will love the way non-fiction facts are weaved into the narrative.
Perfect for:
Preschoolers and school starters
Modern families big and small
Teachers, librarians and storytime readers
More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Australia
Publishing group
Hardie Grant Children's Publishing
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 2 to 6 years
Illustrations
Full-colour Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 250 mm
Width: 250 mm
Thickness: 8 mm
Weight
346 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-76121-397-7 (9781761213977)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Originally from England, Ali Rutstein moved to Australia over twenty years ago. She is now firmly settled in Brisbane, where she lives with her partner, three sons, and an assortment of disobedient pets. Ali has a background in zoology and scientific writing, but much prefers writing picture books for children. She writes stories inspired by her passion for wildlife and steals ideas from amusing conversations with her children.
Nina Nill is a children's book creator based in Australia, where she lives with her husband, two adorable kids, and a growing number of houseplants. She loves illustrating stories for children, from the magical and whimsical to the quiet and ordinary. One of her earliest memories is copying her mum's drawing of a cat under a row of flowers and she has been drawing ever since.
Nina Nill is a children's book creator based in Australia, where she lives with her husband, two adorable kids, and a growing number of houseplants. She loves illustrating stories for children, from the magical and whimsical to the quiet and ordinary. One of her earliest memories is copying her mum's drawing of a cat under a row of flowers and she has been drawing ever since.