Do Buses Eat Kids?
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2008 · Est. 8 min read-aloud

Do Buses Eat Kids?

Written by Laura Purdie Salas

Explore school life through playful poems and vivid photos.

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32 pages· 929 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary

Dive into a vibrant world where school buses, lockers, and lunches come alive through playful poetry. This collection introduces young readers to various poetic forms, each paired with striking photography. Discover the magic of words and the beauty of everyday school experiences, all while learning about poetic devices. Will these poems inspire a newfound love for poetry in young hearts?

From the publisher

Expertly crafted poems inspired by striking photography make these books delightful introductions to poetry. Each collection includes a variety of forms, which are all explained in a Language of Poetry feature. Full of engaging wordplay on popular themes, these beautiful books are sure to inspire a love of poetry.

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Format
Library Binding
Pages
32
Words
929
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~440L
Themes & topics
Books about schoolBooks about school and education
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3
F&P level
~L
Scholastic level
O
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
120476
Publication
Published
January 1, 2008
Publisher
A Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781429612067

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