This is a cute book (a combination picture book/graphic novel) for young children. A young boy has finished his chores and played at home. He sees a large creature and hops on his bike to follow him. He can't keep up and wants to take off his training wheels to go faster. He is scared, but with the help of his new friend, he accomplishes this task. He heads off on a rural adventure where he can ride with few problems. It is nice that his large furry friend reminds him of bike safety. This is a cute book that needs to be taken at face value, the imagination of this young boy has helped him gain the confidence to ride his bike without training wheels. If the issue of riding off without his parent's knowledge bothers readers, then just discussing with the child that this is a story and the creature is only imaginary with the listener or child should be sufficient. The illustrations are simple, yet imaginative and beautiful. The publisher generously provided me with a copy of this story to read. The rating, opinions and ideas are my own. ( )

The illustrations in the book are masterful. I would hang any or all on my walls as art. The story is interesting. It doesn't have a solid flow. It takes some of its ideas from graphic novels, with various little pictures showing the reader the story progression. A boy is bored. His mom sends him outside to play where he meets a giant white fur ball in a pink hat. And this fur ball is going to help our boy learn to ride his bike without fear. I like the story, but because of it’s set up, I don't think I would read it at storytime, but I would buy it for someone as a gift. ( )

Please see my review on Reading Rumpus: https://www.readingrumpus.com/2018/06/ready-to-ride-by-sebastien-pelon-very.html