The Yellow Bus

"Praise for The Yellow Bus An Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller A #1 Indie Bestseller Three Starred Reviews ""With shades of The Giving Tree -- its sweep and bittersweetness, but none of the greed -- The Yellow Bus emphasizes service over self sacrifice. It functions as a sweet and speedy bedtime story, but a peek under the hood reveals a powerful engine."" -The New York Times Book Review ★ ""A must-purchase, this book will leave readers looking at objects around them differently long after its covers are closed."" -- School Library Journal, starred review ★ ""A moving contemplation on the passage of time, The Yellow Bus skillfully drives home the joys of a well-lived life of purpose."" -- Booklist, starred review ★ ""All kids will benefit from the added introspection of the seemingly mundane in the world around them."" -- BCCB, starred review ""A steady paean to time's passing and the pleasures found along the way."" -- Kirkus Reviews ""A saga that paves way for discussions about utility and repurposing, social and structural priorities, change over time, and more."" -- Publishers Weekly ""A meditation on the passage of time while finding purpose in all seasons of life."" -- Horn Book Magazine ""A memorable picture book that's likely to become another modern classic."" -- Book Riot ""There's a long tradition in children's literature of relating how a creature or object changes hands and purposes over many years. The distinguished illustrator Loren Long adds to the genre with The Yellow Bus."" -- The Wall Street Journal ""An instant classic!"" - Colby Sharp ""This is a tour de force - bravo!"" - Cathy Berner, Blue Willow Bookshop"