All Aboard for the Bobo Road
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Picture Book · Ages 4–9 · 2016

All Aboard for the Bobo Road

Written by Stephen Davies · Illustrated by Christopher Corr

Join a bus journey through Burkina Faso, counting cargo and exploring vibrant landscapes.

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32 pages· AD550L
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Embark on a vibrant journey through Burkina Faso with Fatima, Galo, and their dad, Big Ali, as they drive a bus loaded with bikes, rice, and even goats. As they travel past Gurunsi houses, hippo lakes, and lush jungles, young readers are invited to count the diverse cargo and discover the rich culture along the Bobo Road. What surprises await on this colorful adventure?

From the publisher

All aboard for the Bobo Road! Fatima and Galo load the luggage while their dad Big Ali drives the bus. Help count bikes, sacks of rice, melons and even goats and chickens as the bus travels past Gurunsi houses, the hippo lake, waterfalls and jungle, all the way to Bobo. With the authentic setting in Burkina Faso drawn from the author’s own experience, this is a wonderfully fun introduction for small children to an amazing culture.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Reading age
4–9
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD550L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.6
F&P level
~N
Publication
Published
September 1, 2016
First published
April 7, 2016
Publisher
Andersen Press USA
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781512415988
LCCN
2016008626

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