The Babies on the Bus [Hardcover]

Karen Katz (Author, Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 19, 2011 | Age Level: 3 and up

The babies on the bus sing

LA-LA-LA!

LA-LA-LA!

LA-LA-LA!

 

Jump on the bus with Karen Katz’s adorable babies as they take a classic song for an all-new ride!

 

This irresistible picture book by the popular author of The Colors of Us, Counting Kisses, and Where Is Baby’s Belly Button? will steal your heart.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Karen Katz has written and illustrated many books for children, including The Colors of Us, Can You Say Peace, My First Ramadan, Counting Kisses and Where is Baby’s Belly Button. Long inspired by folk art from around the world, she was inspired to write her first book, Over the Moon, when she and her husband adopted their daughter from Guatemala, and she wanted to tell the story of welcoming Lena into their lives. Katz loves to paint and experiment with texture, color, collage and pattern. Besides an author and illustrator, she has been a costume designer, quilt maker, fabric artist and graphic designer. Katz and her family divide their time between New York City and Saugerties, New York.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 3 and up
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Henry Holt and Co. (BYR); First Edition edition (July 19, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0805090118
• ISBN-13: 978-0805090116
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 10.3 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #112,411 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Check out my newest book WIGGLE YOUR TOES! A Book to pull,fluff, and wiggle!

I have always been interested in folk art from around the world, Indian miniatures, Mexican ceramics, fabrics, Chagall, Matisse, children's art, and primitive painting, and I love to paint and experiment with pattern, texture, collage and color. The careers I've had--as a costume designer, a quilt maker, a fabric artist, and a graphic designer--have taken all these interests into account. Looking back, I can see that these passions and career choices have played a large part in influencing me to become a children's book author and illustrator.

But most importantly, it was after my husband and I adopted our daughter from Guatemala that I was inspired to do a children's book for her. My first book, Over the Moon, was the story of that magical experience of welcoming our daughter Lena into our lives. I painted, I drew, I collaged, and I wrote, and after working very hard... a beautiful book was born! Twenty-two books later, my daughter--now fourteen years old--still is an inspiration for me.

I am fascinated by babies and little kids. The simplest words and gestures can make them laugh. Sometimes standing in line at the supermarket and watching kids in grocery carts, my best ideas are born.

I am fascinated by people from all over the world and what they look like and how they live and the differences that make us all unique.

When an idea pops into my head I ask these questions:
Will a child want to read this book?
Will a parent want to read this book with their child?
Will this book make a parent and child feel something?
Is there something visual here that will hold a child's interest?
Will a child see something in a different way after reading this book?
If the answer is yes, then I know I'm on the right track.

I am very lucky to get to do what I do. Everyday I go into my studio and have fun. Don't get me wrong, some days are very frustrating. Sometimes the colors are all wrong and the words don't sound right. But after I work at it for a while...and try to do it a different way...and think...and change the words or colors...and try some more...suddenly, there it is--a great page of writing, or a great illustration. And nothing is more satisfying than that.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Colorful, energetic take on a classic song, August 22, 2011

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J. Prather (IN USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Babies on the Bus (Hardcover)

It's hard to find anything not to like about The Babies on the Bus. If you are familiar with this illustrator, you will quickly recognize her trademark little round headed babies. Simply drawn but oh so expressive, they are certainly the highlight of this colorful book. Did I say colorful? I mean REALLY colorful. Young babies and toddlers will be dazzled by this feast for the eyes and will be delighted when mom and dad start singing the song. They will be sure to join in when the babies get to sing LA LA LA, but hopefully won't join in when they all cry WAAH WAAH WAHH! All the classic verses are there, as well as some that I think are new. The babies get to fall asleep this time as the bus goes ZOOM ZOOM ZOOM, and then they all get to say BYE-BYE BUS! A perfect choice to help introduce the song to your toddler. It's boundless energy make it a good choice for story time as well. Don't miss this bus!

5.0 out of 5 stars Loved singing along to this book, September 26, 2011

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quijasmom (el paso, texas) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: The Babies on the Bus (Hardcover)

This book is so entertaining for both my 5month old and my 4year old!! It has a great flow, is so colorful and catchy, and of course follows the familiar tune of "wheels on the bus". Would highly recommend and would buy again as a gift or for myself.