Ever remember your first bike wobble? Meet Mole—tiny helmet, white-knuckled grip—braving his first ride sans training wheels. 🚲 “Must. Not. Tip. Over,” he chants. Spoiler: He tips. But that’s where the magic begins.

Post-wobble, a crew appears: Bossy Bunny (unofficial cycling coach), Squirrel with acorn “fuel,” even a ladybug cheering from a dandelion. 🌼🐿️ The illustrations burst with pollen puffs and windblown fur—watch Mole’s ears flap mid-pedal! By mile (okay, yard) three, his panic-smirk becomes a gaptoothed grin.

Teachers, sneak this into your courage-themed units. A 2nd-grade class in Ohio made “Mole Rally Signs” after reading it—Practice = Power! For similar vibes, try Giraffes Can’t Dance (quirky perseverance) or The Little Engine That Could (obvious comp, but less funny snail sidekicks).

Art nerds, geek out on the sunset palette shifting from anxious purples to confetti-pink skies as Mole gains steam. Bonus: The cover’s glittery bike tracks (kids will trace them). Parents? You’ll laugh-snort when Mole “parkour”-rolls into a bush post-victory lap—then fist-pumps the air, mute triumph blazing.

The lesson’s there, but never preachy. Just Mole, mud splatters, and the joy of “I did it anyway.”