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by Loren Long (Author), Loren Long (Illustrator)
An Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller
A #1 Indie Bestseller
There is a bright yellow bus who spends her days driving. She loves carrying children from one important place to another. Every morning they climb in . . . Pitter-patter, pitter-patter, giggle, giggle-patter. And they fill her with joy. As time passes, things change. The Yellow Bus gets a new driver, a new route, and new passengers, young and old. Until one day the driving stops for good, and the Yellow Bus is left on her own. And yet, no matter where she is, the Yellow Bus still finds joy and discovery in the world around her. With stirring black-and-white artwork and powerful pops of color, The Yellow Bus is a story that spans generations with an enduring and poignant message about new beginnings, happiness, and hope. Perfect for fans of Oh, The Places You'll Go and The Wonderful Things You Will Be, this beautifully-illustrated tale celebrates the winding road of life with warmth and wonder. Praise for The Yellow Bus:
A New York Times Best Book of the Year
An NPR Best Book of the Year
An ALSC Notable Children's Book
A New York Magazine Best Book of the Year
A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year
A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year
A Booklist Editors Choice Pick
A Bank Street Best Book of the Year
"With shades of The Giving Tree--its sweep and bittersweetness, but none of the greed--The Yellow Bus emphasizes service over self sacrifice. It functions as a sweet and speedy bedtime story, but a peek under the hood reveals a powerful engine." --The New York Times Book Review "A profound meditation on the passage of time. When the ride is over, readers will emerge feeling wiser, kinder and, like the title character, filled with joy." --NPR "Echoes of The Giving Tree and other stories that mark the bittersweetness of accepting the change that comes with time." --New York Magazine
★ "A must-purchase, this book will leave readers looking at objects around them differently long after its covers are closed." --School Library Journal, starred review
★ "A moving contemplation on the passage of time, The Yellow Bus skillfully drives home the joys of a well-lived life of purpose." --Booklist, starred review
★ "All kids will benefit from the added introspection of the seemingly mundane in the world around them." --BCCB, starred review
Author Biography
Loren Long is the author and illustrator of the New York Times-bestselling Otis picture book series, now an animated television series on Apple+, and the #1 New York Times bestseller The Yellow Bus. He's also the illustrator of the #1 New York Times bestsellers Of Thee I Sing by Barack Obama, Love by Matt de la Peña, and Change Sings by Presidential Inaugural Poet Amanda Gorman. He lives near Cincinnati, Ohio, with his wife and rescue dog, Charlie.
Number of Pages: 48
Dimensions: 0.5 x 8.6 x 10.9 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: June 25, 2024
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Yellow Bus
Interest Level: Lower Grades, K-3
Reading Level: 3.1
Point Value: 0.5
