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A Bus Called Heaven (2011)

by Bob Graham(Favorite Author)

3.87 of 5 Votes: 1

ISBN

1406334197 (ISBN13: 9781406334197)

languge

English

genre

Middle Grade & Children's

publisher

Walker Books Australia

review 1: Bob Graham, as I'm sure I've mentioned to anyone who has let me speak for even a moment about picture books, is awesome. This story is about a little girl who decides to transform a broken down hippie bus into a fun community center. The whole neighborhood comes together to create a fun, usable space for everyone to enjoy. What's nice about Graham is that he presents urban life honestly, showing the grit and grime of the city, and includes different races and cultures all living together. In the very first picture I'm looking at some people in yarmulkes, a priest, a man in a turban, a tattooed biker, and kids of all different ethnicities hanging out. It's amazing. As a city dweller I really appreciate kids books that paint a positive, accurate picture of what it means to l... moreive in an urban area.
review 2: According to the May/June 2012 edition of The Horn Book Magazine (pg 66), Bob Graham actually saw a an old bus labeled "Heaven" on the street. He turned the sighting into a lovely and heartwarming community story. I probably wouldn't use it in a program, but I certainly will display it often in the hopes that patrons will enjoy the humor and delight in what this diverse group of characters create together. less

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