Parker’s New Bike

by Christy Holt

Parker and Penelope Pickleberry have a superpower secret they want to share with you.
It’s called a Pickle-Power-Popper-Pause and you can try it too!

The first story of
the Popper and the Pickleberrys series, Parker’s New Bike, is for anyone who has ever uttered the words, “I can’t do it” when learning something new.

Parker can’t wait to ride his amazing new bike with his friends but learning something new will be harder than he thought.

With his superpower secret, can Parker see his challenges from a new point of view? Will it change how he feels and what he might do?

Children will learn:

  • Strategies to calm their bodies

  • Skills for reframing negative thinking and mastering positive self-talk

  • The value of learning from mistakes

  • The power of believing in yourself


The Popper and the Pickleberrys series illustrates cognitive-behavioral therapy principles, encourages mindfulness, and reinforces a growth mindset.

So, when your feelings feel too big and you’re not sure what to do,
try a Pickle-Power-Popper-Pause to stop and think things through!

Visit Christy’s website: www.tfdlit.com/