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The Monsters on the Bus (Sesame Street)

By Sarah Albee
Sesame Street
Series: Little Golden Book
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The Monsters on the Bus (Sesame Street) by Sarah Albee is a delightful children's book that takes young readers on an adventurous journey with familiar Sesame Street characters. The story follows the antics aboard a bus as these beloved monsters engage in a fun and chaotic ride filled with catchy rhymes and playful surprises. It offers an engaging experience for preschoolers, promoting joy and participation in reading.
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This delightful children's book offers a fun and engaging story with beloved Sesame Street characters, perfect for young readers. You might enjoy it if you're looking for a book that combines humour and educational elements, making it ideal for children learning to read while enjoying a charming narrative with familiar faces.

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A rewording of the song "The wheels on the bus go round and round" featuring Jim Henson's Sesame Street Muppets.

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The Wheels on the Bus, a perennial favorite of the toddler set, gets a uniquely Sesame Street spin in this very funny Little Golden Book. Elmo, Grover, and Cookie Monster board a bus and meet some wacky passengers, including a furball with a boombox, frogs, cows, a brass band, and a family of yipping Martians. The sound effects in the chorus reflect the voices and activities of the passengers in a way that will have little ones-and adults-laughing out loud as they join in the song.

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The Monsters on the Bus by Sarah Albee is a delightful children's book that engages young readers with its playful narrative and colourful illustrations. It adapts a popular children's song featuring beloved Sesame Street characters, offering an interactive and musical experience that captivates early learners. Parents and educators appreciate its simplicity and educational value, making it a favourite for reading aloud.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780307980588

Publisher: Random House USA Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 08 January 2013

Country: United States

Imprint: Golden Books Publishing Company, Inc.

Illustration: FULL COLOR

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Joe Ewers

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 6.0mm

Width: 168.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 113g

Pages: 24

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About the Author

SARAH ALBEE, a children's book writer with a unique comic sensibility, is the author of scores of children's books, including Little Golden Books, hardcover original storybooks, licensed titles, and novelty books, with several dozen Sesame Street titles among them. JOE EWERS has been illustrating children's books for many years, among them many dozens of Sesame Street titles.

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