{"product_id":"the-yellow-bus-9781250903136","title":"The Yellow Bus","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAn Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eA #1 Indie Bestseller\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eGet ready for back-to-school season and hop on board \u003ci\u003eThe Yellow Bus\u003c\/i\u003e, Loren Long's #1\u003ci\u003e New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling modern classic about a forgotten school bus that finds happiness and purpose in the most unexpected places--and the journey along the way.  \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThere is a bright yellow bus who spends her days driving. She loves carrying children from one important place to another. Every morning they climb in... Pitter-patter, pitter-patter, giggle, giggle-patter. And they fill her with joy. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs time passes, things change. The Yellow Bus gets a new driver, a new route, and new passengers, young and old. Until one day the driving stops for good, and the Yellow Bus is left on her own. And yet, no matter where she is, the Yellow Bus still finds joy and discovery in the world around her. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA poignant reflection on the many new beginnings life has to offer, \u003ci\u003eThe Yellow Bus\u003c\/i\u003e is the perfect present for the millions heading back to school, from first-time students and returning ones, to beloved teachers and the life-long learners in all of us. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe Yellow Bus\u003c\/i\u003e: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"With shades of \u003ci\u003eThe Giving Tree\u003c\/i\u003e -- its sweep and bittersweetness, but none of the greed --\u003ci\u003e The Yellow Bus\u003c\/i\u003e emphasizes service over self sacrifice. It functions as a sweet and speedy bedtime story, but a peek under the hood reveals a powerful engine.\" -\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe New York Times Book Review \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e★ \"A must-purchase, this book will leave readers looking at objects around them differently long after its covers are closed.\" -- \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e★ \"A moving contemplation on the passage of time, \u003ci\u003e The Yellow Bus\u003c\/i\u003e skillfully drives home the joys of a well-lived life of purpose.\" -- \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e★ \"All kids will benefit from the added introspection of the seemingly mundane in the world around them.\" -- \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBCCB\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLoren Long\u003c\/b\u003e is the author and illustrator of the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e-bestselling Otis picture book series, now an animated television series on Apple TV+. He's also the illustrator of the #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestsellers \u003ci\u003eOf Thee I Sing\u003c\/i\u003e by Barack Obama, \u003ci\u003eLove\u003c\/i\u003e by Matt de la Peña, and \u003ci\u003eChange Sings\u003c\/i\u003e by presidential inaugural poet Amanda Gorman. He lives near Cincinnati, Ohio, with his wife and rescue dog, Charlie.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Roaring Brook Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50568639152402,"sku":"9781250903136","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_d6f110da-ad49-4c81-aa67-943cc029ffb2.jpg?v=1731947243","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-yellow-bus-9781250903136","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}