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The Wheels on the Bus

by Stella Blackstone

A familiar song takes a Guatemalan bus ride

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    Praise from Kirkus Reviews

    Kirkus Reviews praises the book’s distinctive setting and premise.

AlbakiReads Editorial

A familiar song takes a Guatemalan bus ride

Stella Blackstone adapts the familiar bus song into a journey through Guatemala, traveling from a village toward a busy market town aboard a “chicken bus.” Rhymes and colorful illustrations give the trip its shape, while the book’s marimba-flavored singalong connects the song format with its Guatemalan setting. Educational endnotes add information about life in Guatemala, and QR-code access offers audio and video animation alongside the book. Together, the song, journey, and supplementary material make place and travel central to this picture-book adaptation.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 4–8 who enjoy familiar songs adapted into storybooks.
  • Families looking for a picture book that introduces a journey through Guatemala.
  • Young listeners who can make use of the included audio and video access.

Themes

Travel and discoveryGuatemalaMusic and singalongEveryday life and place

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Book overview

"Why settle for ordinary? Ride a 'chicken bus' in Guatemala!" ― Kirkus Reviews

Hop aboard for an exciting bus ride! From a Guatemalan village to a bustling market town, this fresh twist on a beloved song is full of catchy rhymes and colorful illustrations. Written by Stella Blackstone (Barefoot Bear Series, Cleo the Cat) and sung by The Amador Family, this lively story celebrates travel and discovery.
  • Large board book format is perfect for little hands
  • Features a Guatemalan-inspired, marimba-flavored singalong
  • Includes educational endnotes about life in Guatemala
  • Includes QR code access to audio and video animation
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