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The Whales on the Bus

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The Whales on the Bus is a delightful children's book that features a whimsical twist on classic nursery rhymes. The story imagines quirky animals engaging in everyday activities, like whales taking a bus ride. It's a playful and vibrant tale that mixes fun with rhythm, capturing the imagination of young readers.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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This children's book may appeal to you if you enjoy fun, engaging rhymes and vibrant illustrations that captivate young readers. It's perfect for storytime and sure to delight toddlers with its playful twists on familiar songs and adventurous animal tales.

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The Whales on the Bus

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Cranes on trains? Goats on boats? Dragons on wagons? Join in the fun with a host of colourful animals as they ride, soar, whizz and zoom on a whole range of exciting vehicles … from tigers on gliders to ducks on trucks. Add to that a text to read aloud to the tune of 'The Wheels on the Bus' and … What a combination! The whales on the bus ride round the town, Round the town, round the town. The whales on the bus ride round the town, All day long! Jam-packed with things on wheels and a whole lot of crazy creatures, this zany adventure provides endless fun for fans of planes, trains, cars, buses and animals of all kinds! Little ones will love singing along to the tune of a favourite nursery rhyme, with bold, colourful illustrations by the instantly recognisable Nick Sharratt and text by the talented Katrina Charman.

Series: New Nursery Rhymes

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The Whales on the Bus by Katrina Charman is a delightful reimagining of a classic nursery rhyme, praised for its engaging and humorous rhyme that's easy to follow. Readers adore its colourful and bold illustrations, which complement the lively text. It's highly recommended for its fun read-aloud quality, making it a favourite for both children and parents, while its mellow ending allows it to double up as a soothing bedtime story.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781526603432

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 August 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bloomsbury Childrens Books

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Nick Sharratt
  • Illustrated by Nick Sharratt

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 4.0mm

Width: 272.0mm

Height: 244.0mm

Weight: 220g

Pages: 32

About the Author

Katrina Charman wanted be a children's writer ever since she was eleven. In 2014 Katrina won the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators' Undiscovered Voices Competition. Since then she has written several young fiction titles for children, and Car, Car, Truck Jeep was her first picture book and the start of a series with Bloomsbury and Nick Sharratt. Katrina lives in a small village in Berkshire with her husband and three children. Nick Sharratt is the bestselling illustrator of over 250 books for children including books by Dame Jacqueline Wilson, Julia Donaldson and Michael Rosen. His instantly recognisable art style has delighted children for years. Nick lives in Sussex and is the proud owner of a gold Blue Peter badge.

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