Meet Reba

Reba is brave, strong, and fiercely independent—she can do almost everything on her own. But when it comes to learning how to ride a bike, she discovers that accepting help doesn’t make her any less capable. It just means she has someone cheering her on.

Inspired by the natural symbiotic relationship between rhinos and oxpeckers, this heartwarming story celebrates both self-reliance and the quiet magic of friendship.

Every illustration was lovingly created by hand over the course of several months, bringing Reba’s vibrant world to life with warmth, whimsy, and thoughtful detail.

Perfect for ages 3–8, Meet Reba is a gentle, empowering tale about independence, teamwork, and the friends who help us go just a little bit further.

Stephanie is a wife, mom, writer and co-founder of Spinning Wheel Stories. She lives is whimsically-weathered Massachusetts, where it can snow in April but be in full bloom by June.
She has a BA in English Literature from Bucknell University and a MFA in Creative Writing from Arizona State University. She has published several short stories in literary journals. This will be her first published book. When she’s not writing, she enjoys making pottery, baking, and trying lots of new things. She especially likes going for bike rides with friends and family.

Annika is an artist and illustrator living in sunny Phoenix, Arizona. She spent her childhood in South Africa, where she was homeschooled and grew a deep appreciation for art and nature. She is pursuing her BFA in painting and drawing from Arizona State University. Besides designing loveable characters, Annika enjoys thrifting for clothes, baking banana muffins, and spending time with her family.