Overview
Winner of the IBPA Benjamin Franklin Silver Award for Best First Book, Meet Reba is a warm, empowering picture book about independence, friendship, and the courage it takes to accept help.Reba is brave, strong, and fiercely independent. She can do almost everything on her own -- or so she thinks. But when it comes to learning how to ride a bike, Reba discovers that accepting help doesn't make her any less capable. Sometimes, it simply means having someone beside you, cheering you on.Inspired by the real-life bond between rhinos and oxpeckers, this heartwarming story celebrates self-reliance, teamwork, and the quiet magic of friendship.With engaging back matter that introduces young readers to the rhino-oxpecker relationship, Meet Reba offers both a meaningful story and a gentle connection to the natural world.Perfect for ages 3-8, Meet Reba is an encouraging read for children who love to say, "I can do it all by myself " -- and for the grown-ups helping them learn when to try alone and when to let someone help.Why readers love Meet Reba
- Winner of the IBPA Benjamin Franklin Silver Award for Best First Book
- Encourages independence while gently showing the value of asking for help
- Inspired by the natural relationship between rhinos and oxpeckers
- Includes back matter that connects the story to real animal behavior
- A thoughtful choice for social-emotional learning, classroom read-alouds, bedtime, and gift-giving
- Perfect for children navigating new skills, friendship, confidence, and asking for help
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Details
- ISBN-13: 9781967113002
- ISBN-10: 1967113009
- Publisher: Spinning Wheel Stories
- Publish Date: October 2025
- Dimensions: 8.5 x 8.5 x 0.25 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.74 pounds
- Page Count: 42
- Reading Level: Ages 3-9
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