Book Series · 2 Books

Busy Bus Books

In order from It's Your First Day of School, Busy Bus! to It's a Field Trip, Busy Bus!.

The Busy Bus series is a set of 2 picture books by Jody Jensen Shaffer, published between 2018 and 2019. Written for ages 3–8, most books run about 40 pages. Subjects across the series include making friends, starting school, and feelings and emotions.

It's Your First Day of School, Busy Bus!
It's a Field Trip, Busy Bus!
It's Your First Day of School, Busy Bus!
It's a Field Trip, Busy Bus!
It's Your First Day of School, Busy Bus!
It's a Field Trip, Busy Bus!
It's Your First Day of School, Busy Bus!
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

It's Your First Day of School, Busy Bus!
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Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 3–8 · 2018

It's Your First Day of School, Busy Bus!

By Jody Jensen Shaffer, Claire Messer (Illustrator)

Can Busy Bus overcome first-day jitters and make new friends at school?

32 pages· 296 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
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Summary: Busy Bus is eager yet anxious about his first day at school. Will the children like him, or will he feel homesick? What if he gets lost? With bus driver Ben's guidance, Busy Bus embarks on a journey filled with excitement and uncertainty. Can he conquer his fears and ensure a smooth start to the school year? Discover how this charming bus navigates the challenges of new beginnings and the joy of making friends.
The complete set

Busy Bus Series

2 books · Published 2018–2019

Series
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It's Your First Day of School, Busy Bus!

Picture Book · Ages 3–8 · 2018

Can Busy Bus overcome first-day jitters and make new friends at school?

It's a Field Trip, Busy Bus!

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2019

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

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Busy Bus series?

There are 2 books in the Busy Bus series. It began with It's Your First Day of School, Busy Bus! in 2018, and the newest book, It's a Field Trip, Busy Bus!, was published in 2019.

What ages are the Busy Bus books best for?

The series is best for ages 3–8, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which Busy Bus book is the longest?

It's a Field Trip, Busy Bus! is the longest book in the series at 365 words (40 pages).

Which Busy Bus book is the shortest?

It's Your First Day of School, Busy Bus! is the shortest at 296 words (32 pages).

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Busy Bus to life.

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Jody Jensen Shaffer

Author
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Claire Messer

Illustrator

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