Description
A perfect picture book to share with children starting school or those riding the school bus for the first time.
It's the first day of school for Tess, and it's also her very first ride on a school bus. Waiting at the bus stop with her older friend Gus, Tess eagerly asks, "Is this the bus for us, Gus?" as each vehicle passes by. Award-winning author and illustrator Suzanne Bloom introduces young readers to a diverse cast of characters and a variety of vehicles in this charming book that makes a great gift for any child about to start school.
About the Author
Suzanne Bloom is the author and illustrator of the ever-popular Goose and Bear series, including the Geisel Honor-winning A Splendid Friend, Indeed, as well as many books outside the series, such as I Just Like You, The Bus for Us and A Mighty Fine Time Machine. A longtime resident of upstate New York, Suzanne is a graduate of Cooper Union and is a mother and a grandmother. Visit suzannebloom.com.
Reviews
"An everyday occurrence is transformed into a special, silly event in a story that is both clever and sweet." -Booklist, starred review
"Encourages beginning readers to go it alone, but will also work well as a read-aloud. You'll definitely want to get on board this bus!" -Library Media Connection
Book Information
ISBN 9781563979323
Author Suzanne Bloom
Format Hardback
Page Count 32
Imprint Boyds Mills Press
Publisher Astra Publishing House
Weight(grams) 420g
Dimensions(mm) 287mm * 222mm * 9mm
It's the first day of school for Tess, and it's also her very first ride on a school bus. Waiting at the bus stop with her older friend Gus, Tess eagerly asks, "Is this the bus for us, Gus?" as each vehicle passes by. Award-winning author and illustrator Suzanne Bloom introduces young readers to a diverse cast of characters and a variety of vehicles in this charming book that makes a great gift for any child about to start school.
About the Author
Suzanne Bloom is the author and illustrator of the ever-popular Goose and Bear series, including the Geisel Honor-winning A Splendid Friend, Indeed, as well as many books outside the series, such as I Just Like You, The Bus for Us and A Mighty Fine Time Machine. A longtime resident of upstate New York, Suzanne is a graduate of Cooper Union and is a mother and a grandmother. Visit suzannebloom.com.
Reviews
"An everyday occurrence is transformed into a special, silly event in a story that is both clever and sweet." -Booklist, starred review
"Encourages beginning readers to go it alone, but will also work well as a read-aloud. You'll definitely want to get on board this bus!" -Library Media Connection
Book Information
ISBN 9781563979323
Author Suzanne Bloom
Format Hardback
Page Count 32
Imprint Boyds Mills Press
Publisher Astra Publishing House
Weight(grams) 420g
Dimensions(mm) 287mm * 222mm * 9mm
