A Bus Called Heaven
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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2011

A Bus Called Heaven

Written & illustrated by Bob Graham

An abandoned bus transforms a neighborhood, sparking unexpected connections.

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40 pages
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When an abandoned bus labeled 'Heaven' appears on Stella's street, it disrupts the daily rush, inviting neighbors to pause and connect. As Stella declares the bus could be theirs, a whimsical journey unfolds, uniting a diverse community and helping a young girl find her voice. What magic will this mysterious bus bring?

From the publisher

“In a story where every turn is possible, if improbable, Graham makes readers believe. High hopes and busy, vibrant artwork . . . will entice children.” – Booklist (starred review)One morning in front of Stella’s house, an abandoned bus appears, looking sad as a whale on a beach. On its front, held up with packing tape, is a hand-painted sign that says Heaven. Right away, the bus brings change to Stella’s street when people stop to talk about it instead of rushing by. “This bus could be ours,” Stella declares. With a master’s eye for finding the magic in the mundane, Bob Graham creates an encouraging story about community – a whimsical tale about neighbors of all ages and stripes coming together, and about one little girl who comes into her own.

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Format
Paperback
Pages
40
Reading age
3–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD570L
Themes & topics
Books about transportationBooks about social themesBooks about cars and trucksBooks about values and virtuesBooks about lifestyles
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.1
F&P level
~O
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
150289
Publication
Published
December 11, 2018
First published
October 1, 2011
Publisher
Candlewick
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781536202946

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