Book Series · 4 Books

Real Readers Books

In order from Let's Take the Bus to Spots and Stripes.

The Real Readers series is a set of 4 picture books by Chris Economos, published between 1989 and 2006. Written for ages 4–8, most books run about 30 pages.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Sale price

$1997

Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1989

Let's Take the Bus

By Chris Economos, Steve McInturff

Five animals face chaos on a bus ride home.

22 pages· 477 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud

Library Binding

Summary: Five animal friends embark on a bus ride that turns into a series of hilarious misadventures. As they navigate the chaos, will they ever make it home? Join their wild journey filled with unexpected twists and turns.

The complete set

Real Readers Series

4 books · Published 1989–2006

Series

Sale price

$1997

Let's Take the Bus

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1989

Five animals face chaos on a bus ride home.

Series

Sale price

$2140

How Spider Tricked Snake

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1989

A cunning spider weaves a web of trickery in a Jamaican folk tale.

Series

Sale price

$2140

The Bedtime Beast

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1990

A beast lurks in Franny's room, stealing her sleep.

Series

Sale price

$584

Spots and Stripes

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2006

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Real Readers series?

There are 4 books in the Real Readers series. It began with Let's Take the Bus in 1989, and the newest book, Spots and Stripes, was published in 2006.