Meet Reba

By Stephanie Wheeler

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 BookEncourages independence while gently showing the value of asking for helpInspired by the natural relationship between rhinos and oxpeckersIncludes back matter that connects the story to real animal behaviorA thoughtful choice for social-emotional learning, classroom read-alouds, bedtime, and gift-givingPerfect for children navigating new skills, friendship, confidence, and asking for help--Stephanie Wheeler

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1967113009
• ISBN13: 9781967113002
• Release Date: October 2025
• Publisher: Spinning Wheel Stories
• Length: 42 Pages
• Weight: 0.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.5" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 3 to 9 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 4