Learning to ride a bike is hard work for Lani, especially because she won’t accept any help. But when Mama uses the helping rock to teach Lani the value of both giving and receiving help, Lani begins to see the joy and connection sparked by working together. The Helping Rock provides a framework for showing children the importance of sharing our gifts with others and the strength we gain by working together. As a colourful sparkling rock is passed among Lani’s friends, readers witness the many ways we help each other.