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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2019 · Est. 3 min read-aloud
It's a Field Trip, Busy Bus!
By Jody Jensen Shaffer, Claire Messer (Illustrator)
Part of the Busy Bus series
A bus feels overshadowed by a fire truck on a field trip. Will the kids still appreciate him?
40 pages· 365 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
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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
After the last page
Talk about it together
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?
What readers & critics say
Reviews
5.5
out of 7
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The fine print
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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