{"product_id":"the-yellow-bus-by-loren-long","title":"The Yellow Bus by Loren Long","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWith stunning illustrations and an inspiring, universal message,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Yellow Bus\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efrom #1\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebestselling Loren Long is a tender and hopeful modern classic -- the perfect choice for holiday gift-giving that will bring joy to every bookshelf.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\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... \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003ePitter-patter, pitter-patter, giggle, giggle-patter\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. And they fill her with joy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith stirring black-and-white artwork and powerful pops of color, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Yellow Bus\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a story that spans generations with an enduring and poignant message about new beginnings, happiness, and hope. Perfect for fans of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eOh, The Places You'll Go\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Wonderful Things You Will Be\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this beautifully-illustrated tale celebrates the winding road of life with warmth and wonder.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"With shades of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Giving Tree\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e -- its sweep and bittersweetness, but none of the greed -- \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Yellow Bus\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\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.\" - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe New York Times Book Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"A profound meditation on the passage of time. When the ride is over, readers will emerge feeling wiser, kinder and, like the title character, filled with joy.\" - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNPR\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Echoes of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Giving Tree\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand other stories that mark the bittersweetness of accepting the change that comes with time.\" - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e★ \"A must-purchase, this book will leave readers looking at objects around them differently long after its covers are closed.\" -- \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e★ \"A moving contemplation on the passage of time, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Yellow Bus\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e skillfully drives home the joys of a well-lived life of purpose.\" -- \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e★ \"All kids will benefit from the added introspection of the seemingly mundane in the world around them.\" -- - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBulletin of the Center for Children's Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(BCCB), starred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"A steady paean to time's passing and the pleasures found along the way.\" -- \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"A saga that paves way for discussions about utility and repurposing, social and structural priorities, change over time, and more.\" -- \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA meditation on the passage of time while finding purpose in all seasons of life.\" -- \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHorn Book Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"A memorable picture book that's likely to become another modern classic.\" -- \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eBook Riot\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLoren Long\u003c\/strong\u003e is the author and illustrator of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e bestselling Otis picture book series, now an animated television series on Apple+. 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