Animal Bus

A shaped countdown book

Illustrated by Mel Matthews
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Board Book
$8.99 US
| $11.99 CAN
On sale Sep 13, 2022 | 12 Pages | 9781664350366
Age 2-5 years | Up to Kindergarten
Children can count down from 5 to 1 and discover where all of the animals are going in this fun, shaped board book!

This engaging, shaped board book follows the adventures of bus driver Dog and friends. The story begins with five adorable animal characters on the bus and follows along as they each get off at a different stop. Readers are clued in to the animals' final destination through prompts and artwork that shows Zebra getting off the bus carrying balloons; Bear disembarking with a picnic basket in hand; and Giraffe leaving the bus with a bag full of party hats. The number of die-cut animals decreases with each turn of the page, adding to the interactivity and fun. 
Helen Hughes has loved reading and writing for as long as she can remember. Now as a grownup, she feels so lucky to be able to immerse herself in the world of children’s books and call it a job! As well as books, Helen loves tree-lined roads, sea views, and feeling the sun on her skin. She is based in London, England.
 

Mel Matthews spent a few years as an amateur jazz musician before deciding to pursue a professional career in art and illustration. Now she creates artwork for children's books from her beach-side studio. When not drawing, she enjoys walking, weightlifting, and playing video games.
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Children can count down from 5 to 1 and discover where all of the animals are going in this fun, shaped board book!

This engaging, shaped board book follows the adventures of bus driver Dog and friends. The story begins with five adorable animal characters on the bus and follows along as they each get off at a different stop. Readers are clued in to the animals' final destination through prompts and artwork that shows Zebra getting off the bus carrying balloons; Bear disembarking with a picnic basket in hand; and Giraffe leaving the bus with a bag full of party hats. The number of die-cut animals decreases with each turn of the page, adding to the interactivity and fun. 

Author

Helen Hughes has loved reading and writing for as long as she can remember. Now as a grownup, she feels so lucky to be able to immerse herself in the world of children’s books and call it a job! As well as books, Helen loves tree-lined roads, sea views, and feeling the sun on her skin. She is based in London, England.
 

Mel Matthews spent a few years as an amateur jazz musician before deciding to pursue a professional career in art and illustration. Now she creates artwork for children's books from her beach-side studio. When not drawing, she enjoys walking, weightlifting, and playing video games.

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