When Henry's mom limits his bike-riding exploration to around the block, he assumes he's in for a boring ride. However, the action he sees—conveyed through rich verb use and energetic illustrations—transforms his ride into an exciting adventure. Enticing for very young readers. Henry is going on a bike ride all by himself through the neighborhood. What amazing new vehicles will he find?

Wanting to pedal around all by himself after learning how to ride his new bicycle, Henry is disappointed when his mother limits his first solo trip to "just around the block," until he encounters other bike riders, a construction site, a fancy hot-dog stand and other vehicles.