It's a Field Trip, Busy Bus!
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2019 · Est. 3 min read-aloud

It's a Field Trip, Busy Bus!

Written by Jody Jensen Shaffer · Illustrated by Claire Messer

Part of the Busy Bus series

A bus feels overshadowed by a fire truck on a field trip. Will the kids still appreciate him?

5.5/7 Bookroo expert·3.6/5 Goodreads · 99 ratings
40 pages· 365 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud· AD430L
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Bookroo's summary

On his first field trip, Busy Bus takes children to meet Engine Four, a dazzling fire truck with impressive features. Feeling overshadowed, Busy Bus wonders if the kids will still like him. This charming tale explores jealousy and celebrates the unique qualities that make us special. Will Busy Bus discover his own worth amidst the firehouse excitement?

"Busy Bus can't wait. He and the children are going to meet a fire truck!"

— from the book

From the publisher

Today is Busy Bus’s very first field trip! He takes the children to a fire house, where they meet Engine Four, a big, shiny, red firetruck. Engine Four has a hose to put out fires, a ladder to reach tall buildings, and a loud and impressive siren. Busy Bus has none of these things. Will the children still like him? This darling picture book offers a gentle exploration of jealousy and a reminder that we each have our own unique talents that make us special.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Words
365
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD430L
Themes & topics
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After meeting Engine 4, Busy Bus isn't sure the children will still like him. Have you ever met someone who is better at something than you are? How did it make you feel? Can you be friends with those who have abilities you don't?

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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~2.9
F&P level
~L
Publication
Published
July 2, 2019
First published
September 3, 2019
Publisher
Beach Lane Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Text details
LunchBox Regular
Illustration details
Created with lino prints and black ink and then colored digitally
Identifiers
ISBN
9781534440814
LCCN
2018039907
OCLC
1117451072

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