Bus Is For Us - Hardcover

Michael Rosen is one of the most popular authors of stories and poems for children. His bestselling titles include Little Rabbit Foo Foo, Michael Rosen's Sad Book, This Is Our House, Tiny Little Fly, Dear Mother Goose and its sequel Dear Fairy Godmother. He has also written many collections of poetry including Bananas in My Ears. Michael received the Eleanor Farjeon Award for distinguished services to children's literature in 1997, and was the Children's Laureate from 2007 to 2009. He is a distinguished critic and academic, co-directing an MA in Children's Literature at Birkbeck College. He is often called upon to talk about children's literature and his poetry readings are adored by children and adults. He also presents radio programmes for the BBC. Michael lives in London. Find him online at www.michaelrosen.co.uk, and on twitter as @MichaelRosenYes. Gillian Tyler is the illustrator of several beautiful books for children. Her titles include The Snail House, written by Allan Ahlberg and winner of the 2001 British Book Design and Production Award; Froggy Went A-Courtin'; and Hurry Down to Derry Fair by Dori Chaconas. Gillian lives in Yorkshire.

Find out in this charming book that combines a wonderful repeating rhyme pattern with some lovely illustrations. * The Book Bag * You can't beat a ride on a bus * Sunday Express * Beautifully illustrated . . . children can delight in their favourite mode of transport * Yours * Exuberant exploration of the joy of transport. * Metro * Rosen's finely honed verse, a paean to the collective fun of riding a bus, also captures children's delight at anything with wheels and different ways of getting about. From the straightforward realism of "I really like to ride my bike" or "I like to float in a little boat" to pleasing flights of fancy such as "Sometimes I wish I could ride on a fish" and "If I was allowed I'd sit on a cloud", Tyler's softly coloured illustrations bring Rosen's words to life. The rousing refrain is perfect for all to join in. (2+) -- Julia Ecceshare * The Guardian * The book, like the bus, is for everyone. -- Kate Kellaway * The Observer * Gillian Tyler's illustrations are sweet and inclusive, adding a traditional tone and warmth to the offering. -- Books for Keeps * Books for Keeps * From all the opinions, the communal mode of transport is favoured and seems to set off on the end paper on its own magical journey. Tyler's illustrations bring Rosen's rhythmic rhymes to life. * The School Librarian * Deceptively simple, this book taps in perfectly to young children's interests, through fun rhyming text and soft, soothing illustrations. There is a great refrain for children to join in (`But the best is the bus. The bus is for us') and plenty to explore and discuss. * The Bookseller * Simple words, big pictures - any 2-3 year old would love it. * Newbury Weekly News *