Books About School Buses

The Best School Buses Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about school buses? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

The Little School Bus
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Our 5 Favorite Books About School Buses

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Picture Book · Ages 2–5 · 2014

The Little School Bus

By Margery Cuyler, Bob Kolar (Illustrator) · Little Vehicles series

A school bus driver navigates a day of pickups and repairs.

32 pages· 180 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
4.8/7 Bookroo experts·3.7/5 Goodreads · 326 ratings
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Summary: Driver Bob and his trusty school bus embark on a daily adventure, picking up children and ensuring safe arrivals at school. But when a tail light needs fixing, will they complete their mission on time? With rhythmic text and vibrant illustrations, this tale captures the excitement and challenges of a school bus driver's day, perfect for young readers anticipating their own bus rides.
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1984

School Bus

Experience the journey of a school bus taking children to and from school.

32 pages
3.5/5 Goodreads · 596 ratings
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Summary: Hop on a bright yellow school bus and join the daily adventure of transporting children to school and back home. Discover the rhythm of the ride, the anticipation of the journey, and the comforting routine that bookends every school day. What stories unfold on this familiar route? Climb aboard and see where the road takes you.
Picture Book · Ages 9–13 · 2019

Auto Body Parts

A school bus collects more than students on its route, as a field trip reveals a terrifying secret beneath the floorboards.

36 pages· 924 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud
4.5/5 Goodreads · 4 ratings
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Summary: On a peculiar bus ride, a girl hears cries from beneath her seat. Curiosity leads her to open a hatch, only to be seized by multiple hands. Are these disembodied limbs seeking rescue, or do they have a sinister purpose? As the bus hurtles toward an unknown destination, she must unravel the mystery before it's too late. What secrets lie beneath, and will she escape their grasp?
Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2011

Lucky School Bus

School Bus faces his first day challenge.

32 pages· 102 words· Est. 1 min read-aloud
3.6/5 Goodreads · 70 ratings
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Summary: School Bus embarks on his inaugural school day, filled with excitement and nerves. As he prepares for his important role, Tractor, Train, and Fire Truck cheer him on. Will he navigate the challenges of his new job and make it a successful day?
Picture Book · Ages 9–12 · 2019

Ooze Control

A boy must escape a bus overtaken by living gum before it's too late.

37 pages· 824 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud
4.3/5 Goodreads · 12 ratings
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Summary: A boy boards a peculiar bus where chewed gum covers every surface. As the sticky mass grows and comes alive, the windows refuse to open. Can he escape before the gum takes control, or will he become its next victim? Step into the SCHOOL BUS OF HORRORS, where the journey is as unpredictable as the destination.
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