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Cheer for the district’s most intrepid school bus driver as he races to get everybody to school before the bell rings!
A school is an entire community of its own, but many of its members never get celebrated. This book, the hero is the school bus driver! The first staff member kids see in the morning and the last they say goodbye to, the bus driver has a crucial part to play—and Mr. Jay is up to the challenge.
With the clock ticking all the while, Mr. Jay picks up kids from all over town—out in the country, up a hill, in the busy city, always piloting his bus with jaunty rhymes and a can-do attitude. Along the route, he’s called upon to settle stomachs, clean up pony poo, and fix a diorama. He avoids a stampede, settles down an intruding dog, and even fights off hostile swans! But will he get the kids to school on time?
Chelsea Lin Wallace and Thyra Heder deliver a rollicking, high-energy ride with
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Chelsea Lin Wallace; illustrated by Thyra Heder
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Starring a beloved adult who brings everyone together, this jubilant picture book hails its school-commute VIP accordingly.
Publishers Weekly (starred review)
Speech bubbles effectively give voice to the large cast of characters without detracting from the engaging rhyme scheme.A route worth taking and a gift for classrooms everywhere.
Kirkus Reviews
