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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
Summary
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 On Our Way with Mr. Jay, the first in a series of books about school heroes. Whether eager for the start of school, nervous about new experiences, or fond of their own beloved driver, kids will be giggling and cheering their way through this irrepressible, fun-filled read-aloud.
A Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year
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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
Wallace s sturdy writing contains plenty of alliteration and rhyme and delightful language, but never distracts from Heder s expressive illustrations that brim with energy and humorous candor. Essential for building universal respect for the school bus drivers who pour their hearts into the work they do each day, this book will find a place on most shelves.
School Library Journal
