BOOK REVIEW: IT’S SCHOOL BUS DRIVER APPRECIATION DAY

​Here’s a picture book about a little guy who really appreciates the bus!

​TITLE: GUS HEARTS THE BUS
AUTHOR: Lindsay Leslie
ILLUSTRATOR: Geeta Ladi
PUBLISHER: Sleeping Bear Press, 2025
OPENING LINES:
Do you know the feeling right before doing something for the very first time?
Gus has that feeling.
Gus is going on an outing. Not the usual pile-into-a-car outing. No. This time Gus is taking the city bus. What will it be like to ride the bus?

Who can’t relate to Gus? He’s excited to do something for the very first time and when he does, he discovers he loves everything about it. The way it sounds, the way it feels – Gus hearts the bus! This adorable picture book is about a child who follows his passion and shares his enthusiasm for city busses with everyone around him. Lindsay Leslie’s engaging text invites the reader to participate in Gus’s world and cheer him on when his family becomes lost in the city. Greeta Ladi’s cheerful, expressive illustrations will keep readers entertained from start to finish. Perfect for kids who develop a passion for a particular subject, for bus (or vehicle) lovers, or for anyone looking for a fun read!
 
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