When Willie Got His Wheels

Wait, a second grader is a motorcyclist? Well, he dreams of becoming one—the coolest in second grade, as a matter of fact. This 7-year-old from a small, Midwestern town finds himself enamored by a scruffy, bearded motorcyclist who rides throughout his neighborhood, named Bill. This fun and visually appealing slap-happy narrative—within the children's motorcycle book and stories in verse categories—is written in rhyme-scheme, offering a unique change of pace and flow for children's book readers ages 8-12. "It's not just a dream. I'd have my bike painted bright yellow with burning red flames. Even a helmet just the same! EVERYONE would hear me coming down the street like a missile, or maybe even a train." – Excerpt from Chapter 3 The book is rooted in a young boy's obsession that sends him on a journey of frustration, obsession, and daydreaming—disrupting his life and getting him in trouble at school and at home. All dreams come at a cost. But will he realize that? With the support and direction provided by his parents, schoolteachers and principal, Willie learns that having a positive attitude, setting realistic expectations, and focusing on the right things in life are key to achieving your dreams! Willie learns several lessons that help him develop as a person. These lessons set the tone for how he thinks, feels and acts in his wonderful dream of becoming the coolest motorcyclist in second grade! Join Willie on his adventures of becoming the coolest motorcyclist in second grade and see how he overcomes (with a lot of help!) his frustration, anger, and sadness to realize his deepest dream. And, Willie wants to know what your kiddos dream about and what will they do to achieve those big dreams?