It's a Field Trip, Busy Bus!
What's This Book About
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.
What Kind of Book is It's a Field Trip, Busy Bus!
What Questions Should I Ask My Child
- 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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The Creatives Behind the Book
Jody Jensen Shaffer is an award-winning poet and the author of more than 30 books of fiction and nonfiction for children, including THE WAY THE COOKIE CRUMBLED, A CHIP OFF THE OLD BLOCK, IT’S YOUR FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL, BUSY BUS! and PRUDENCE THE PART-TIME COW, Missouri’s pick for the National Book Festival in Washington D.C. September 2, 2017. PRUDENCE is also a nominee for Missouri’s 2019-2020 Show Me Award! Jody’s poetry has been published in magazines like Highlights, Ladybug, and Clubhouse Jr. Jody lives with her husband and kids in Liberty, Missouri, and is a member of the Society for Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators. When she’s not writing, Jody can be found watching baseball or walking her rescue dog, Sophie. Visit Jody at jodyjensenshaffer.com or on Twitter @jodywrites4kids.
Claire Messer is a recent graduate of the Cambridge School of Art. She works by hand, using traditional printmaking processes to create her illustrations. She lives in the UK. Grumpy Pants is her first book.
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Book Details
- ISBN
- 9781534440814
- Publication Date
- July 2, 2019
- Publisher
- Beach Lane Books
- Original Publication Date
- September 3, 2019
- Text Details
- LunchBox Regular
- Illustration Details
- Created with lino prints and black ink and then colored digitally
- Page Count
- 40
- Words Per Page
- 9
- Audience
- Picture
- Reading Age
- 4 - 8 years
- Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
- 2018039907
- WorldCat Number (OCLC)
- 1117451072
- Lexile® Level
- AD430L
- Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
- ~L
- Est. ATOS® Book Level
- ~2.9
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