An Instant #1
New York Times
Bestseller
A #1 Indie Bestseller
With stunning illustrations and an inspiring, universal message,
The Yellow Bus
from #1
bestselling author-illustrator Loren Long is a tender and hopeful modern classic -- the perfect choice for holiday gift-giving that will bring joy to every bookshelf.
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,
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
:
A
Best Book of the Year
An NPR Best Book of the Year
An ALSC Notable Children's Book
New York
Magazine Best Book of the Year
Kirkus Reviews
School Library Journal
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—
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
and other stories that mark the bittersweetness of accepting the change that comes with time." —
Magazine
★ "
A must-purchase
, this book will leave readers looking at objects around them differently long after its covers are closed." —
, starred review
★ "A moving contemplation on the passage of time,
skillfully drives home the joys of a well-lived life of purpose." —
All kids will benefit
from the added introspection of the seemingly mundane in the world around them." —
BCCB