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The Bats on the Bus
Contributors
Illustrated by Scott Magoon
Formats and Prices
- On Sale
- Jul 21, 2026
- Page Count
- 40 pages
- Publisher
- Christy Ottaviano Books
- ISBN-13
- 9780316584180
- Age Range
- 3–6
Price
$18.99Price
$24.99 CADFormat
Format:
Hardcover $18.99 $24.99 CADBuy from Other Retailers:
When Halloween tricksters gather after dusk, they sing “The Wheels on the Bus” in order to cause a fright. Featuring a cast of silly monsters who aren’t quite what they seem—including witches who scream where’s my broom!, ghosts who shout boo!, and skeleton bones that go clankety clank!—this spooky-fun reimagining of the beloved nursery rhyme will have little ones squealing with delight as they chant all around the town!
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Praise for The Bats on the BusSchool Library Journal
An Indie Next List Pick
“'The Wheels on the Bus' gets a Halloween makeover.... It’s all carefully calibrated to stimulate without terrifying the original song’s littlest boosters. Keen-eyed readers will adore the story’s visual gags … A treat full of tricks.”—Kirkus Reviews, starred review
“'The Wheels on the Bus' gets an appealing new spin for Halloween. Jackson’s musical text lends itself to boisterous read- or sing-alouds with lots of crowd participation…. Magoon’s digital illustrations are full of detail and prominently feature vibrant shades of orange, red, and purple.”—The Horn Book
“Magoon’s digitally drawn illustrations are dim, setting an ominous tone, but hum with vibrant color; each spread introduces new ghoulish passengers who carry on a unique, dramatic color palette.” -
“A classic nursery rhyme turned spooky! Every little goblin and ghoul will be singing this tune all around town.”Lily Clay, children’s buyer, Eagle Harbor Book Co
