The Wheels On the Bus [Paperback]

Maryann Kovalski (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 4, 1990 | Grade Level: P and up

Illustrated in fully color by the author, this is a rollicking adaptation of the well-known children's song, "The Wheels on the Bus." Delightfully silly. ...An upbeat choice, especially for groups, who will lhum along."--Booklist.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

PW found this adaptation of the traditional song "a top choice for the preschool set." Ages 4-8.
Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-Grade 1 The essence of the traditional children's song is aptly captured in this picture book adaptation that retains the exuberance and rollicking action of the song. Kovalski builds a humorous original story around the traditional verse. A long wait at the bus stop precipitates a suggestion from a grandmother that she and her two grandchildren pass the time by singing ``The Wheels on the Bus.'' When grandma and the girls get carried away with their song, missing their bus, ever-resourceful grandma hails a cab. Kovalski expertly conveys the spirit with which people sing this song; indeed, this grandmother and these children become so involved that bus scenes are vividly recreated in their minds and on the pages of this book. The action of the song is followed through in detail, flowing from page to page with a cast of assorted characters depicted in watercolor with pencil illustrations. Musical notation accompanies the first verse. Good fun for young children and parents. Susan Nemeth McCarthy, Arlington County Public Library, Va.
Copyright 1987 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Megan Tingley (September 4, 1990)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0316502596
• ISBN-13: 978-0316502597
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 10 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,170,111 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars A perfect interpretation of this well-loved song, July 3, 2001

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"abookbug" (Dublin, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Wheels On the Bus (Paperback)

In this fun-filled, flamboyant adaptation, a grandmother remembers riding red double-decker busses and singing this traditional song when she was a child. She shares it with her grandchildren with such animated energy while they wait for their modern-day bus, that they all get carried away in the enthusiasm of the moment and their present bus passes them right on by! This book made my toddler laugh out loud-a great accompaniment to the well-loved song.