Bug on the Bus

Part of the I Like to Read series

Chaos erupts on a bus when an unexpected passenger arrives. Can the ride continue smoothly?

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32 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Join Bug, Bat, Hen, and friends on a bus ride that takes a hilarious turn when Skunk hops aboard. Will the journey continue smoothly, or will Skunk's presence stir up trouble? This delightful tale, perfect for early readers, combines simple phonics with laugh-out-loud moments, making it an engaging adventure for young minds. Discover how a simple bus ride becomes an unforgettable escapade, encouraging children to read with joy and confidence.

From the publisher

This funny story by an award-winning artist is the perfect story for practicing simple phonics. Bug ran to the bus.Hop on.Bat ran to the bus. Bug, Bat, Hen, Cat, Pig, Pup, and Fox all hop on the bus. Everything is fine until skunk hops on too! This decodable story is laugh-out-loud funny. David Catrow, the award-winning creator of two New York Times Best Illustrated Books and multiple bestselling picture books, applies his prodigious talent to a story that will delight children as they embark on their reading adventure. The story has eighty-three words with short vowels, twelve consonants, two sight words and two blends. The books in the award-winning I Like to Read(R) series build vocabulary and promote fluency, which are essential for reading success. Acclaimed author-illustrators–including winners of Caldecott, Theodor Seuss Geisel, Pura Belpré, and Coretta Scott King awards and honors–create original, high-quality books that illustrations that support comprehension of simple text and are fun for kids to read again and again with their parents, teachers or on their own!

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