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The Bus For Us

Author Suzanne Bloom
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Hardcover
$17.99 US
Astra Publishing House | Astra Young Readers
8.75"W x 11.31"H x 0.37"D   | 15 oz | 20 per carton
On sale Mar 01, 2001 | 32 Pages | 9781563979323
Age 5-7 years | Grades K-2
Reading Level: Lexile 70L
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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.
★ "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
Suzanne Bloom is the author and illustrator of the picture books featuring Goose and Bear: A Splendid Friend, Indeed, a Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor Book; Treasure; What About Bear? and Oh! What a Surprise! Her other books include Feeding Friendsies, No Place for a Pig, A Mighty Fine Time Machine, and the popular The Bus for Us. She lives with her family in McDonough, New York. View titles by Suzanne Bloom

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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.

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★ "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

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Suzanne Bloom is the author and illustrator of the picture books featuring Goose and Bear: A Splendid Friend, Indeed, a Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor Book; Treasure; What About Bear? and Oh! What a Surprise! Her other books include Feeding Friendsies, No Place for a Pig, A Mighty Fine Time Machine, and the popular The Bus for Us. She lives with her family in McDonough, New York. View titles by Suzanne Bloom

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