Beschrijving

Alex has a very close relationship with his Grandpa Joe. They’re best friends. Alex even works at his grandpa’s neighborhood bike shop, Speedy Wheels. One day something terrible happens. An accidental fire starts in the bike shop, and Alex blames himself. What’s Alex to do?

Alex Bigsby is a little boy with big ideas. But has he bitten off more than he can chew? Forgetting to unplug his grandfather’s old coffeepot at Grandpa Joe’s Bike Shop teaches Alex and his friends a valuable lesson in fire safety, and their eagerness to earn quick cash without carefully doing their work educates them on the importance of follow-through. One of the pillars of character is responsibility, and this is a great book to teach children how to take responsibility for one’s actions.”

Danny Brassell, Ph.D., internationally-acclaimed speaker, bestselling author of 16 books and co-creator of ReadBETTERin67Steps.com

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This is a wonderful, intergenerational story of a child’s love and respect for a grandparent, filled with madcap antics and adventures. It also highlights a community’s appreciation of an older person’s contribution to others. We can’t find enough of these stories that include all ages and this is definitely one to cherish.

Sehnita Joshua Mattison – Television Producer

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Tanenbaum and Zaslow have created a delightful story that captures a young child’s undaunted drive to help his family and community. Even when his efforts go awry, you cannot help loving how tireless Alex is in his wish to help his Grandpa . And, of course, Big Shaggy Max keeps us laughing with his big sloppy kisses and accidental spilling of paint. A perfect book for a classroom or bedtime discussion!\