LOREN LONG

Perfect for fans of Love and Hello, Lighthouse, The Yellow Bus from #1 New York Times best selling Loren Long is a tender and hopeful new classic about a forgotten school bus that finds happiness and purpose in the most unexpected places--and in the journey along the way.

There is a bright yellow bus who spends her days driving. She loves carrying children from one important place to another. Every morning they climb in . . . Pitter-patter, pitter-patter, giggle, giggle-patter. And they fill her with joy.

As time passes, things change. The Yellow Bus gets a new driver, a new route, and new passengers, young and old. Until one day the driving stops for good, and the Yellow Bus is left on her own. Yet, no matter where she is, the Yellow Bus still finds joy and discovery in the world around her.

With stirring black-and-white artwork and powerful pops of color, The Yellow Bus is a poignant reflection on the many new beginnings life has to offer.

 

The Yellow Bus accolades:

An Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller

A #1 Indie Bestseller

A New York Times Best Book of 2024 

An NPR Best Book of 2024

A New York Magazine Best Book of 2024

A Kirkus Best Book of 2024

A Booklist Editors Choice Pick

A School Library Journal Best Book of 2024

A Common Sense Media Best Book of 2024

A Children's Book Review Best Book of 2024

An Evanston Public Library Best Book of 2024

A #1 Indie Next Pick 

Amazon Best Books of the Month (July 2024)

Amazon Best Children's Books of 2024: #1 Pick for Ages 3 to 5

Three Starred Reviews 

“With shades of ‘The Giving Tree’ — its sweep and bittersweetness, but none of the greed — ‘The Yellow Bus’ emphasizes service over self sacrifice. It functions as a sweet and speedy bedtime story, but a peek under the hood reveals a powerful engine.” –The New York Times

 "A profound meditation on the passage of time. When the ride is over, readers will emerge feeling wiser, kinder and, like the title character, filled with joy."  –NPR

 “There’s a long tradition in children’s literature of relating how a creature or object changes hands and purposes over many years. The distinguished illustrator Loren Long adds to the genre with The Yellow Bus.” —The Wall Street Journal

 "Echoes of The Giving Tree and other stories that mark the bittersweetness of accepting the change that comes with time."  –New York Magazine

 “A memorable picture book that’s likely to become another modern classic.” —Book Riot

 “A must-purchase, this book will leave readers looking at objects around them differently long after its covers are closed." —School Library Journal, starred review

"A moving contemplation on the passage of time, The Yellow Bus skillfully drives home the joys of a well-lived life of purpose."—Booklist, starred review
"All kids will benefit from the added introspection of the seemingly mundane in the world around them."—BCCB, starred review

 “An instant classic!” – Colby Sharp

 “This is a tour de force - bravo!” – Cathy Berner, Blue Willow Bookshop 

 “A visual masterpiece! . . . Loren Long’s The Yellow Bus evokes a depth of emotional impact and a poignant message for readers of all ages—a must-read.” –Dr. Mary Napoli, Penn State Harrisburg 

 “Jaw-dropping gorgeous….Loren Long helps the reader feel the joy of helping others.” –Sarah Bean Thompson, Youth Services Manager, The Library Center

 “I can't stop thinking about Loren Long’s The Yellow Bus….What a great book to share at the beginning of the school year, end of the year or anywhere in between.” – Stacey Rattner, School Librarian, Castleton Elementary School

 “The Yellow Bus shines a light on the interconnectedness of people, places, and things as life morphs and changes….A beautiful story to share, especially for discussions of theme with students!”  –Jillian Heise, NBCT - Elementary Library Media Specialist & Founder of #ClassroomBookADay 

 “Loren Long has outdone himself with The Yellow Bus.” –Judy Zuckerman, Brooklyn Public Library

 "I've never felt such emotion for a vehicle the way I do for this forgotten yellow bus. Loren Long delivers an absolutely heartwarming picture book with stunning artwork." –Jen Steele, Boswell Books

 “Just as he did with Otis, Loren Long breathes life into a yellow bus that finds joy in all the phases of its life. . . . Simply gorgeous!" –Stephanie Staton, CoffeeTree Books

 “Readers young and old will go back to this treasure again and again. Long's ability to lift an ordinary object out of obscurity and into the light is something to behold.” –Lorie Barber, Anderson's Bookshop 

 “A symbol of hope and persistence towards joy. This is a message all children (and most adults too) need right now.” –Cara Dyne-Gores, The Book Shelf 

 “Perfect for back-to-school tables and for an anytime read-together, The Yellow Bus will leave readers wondering just what other vehicles might have surprising stories to share.” –Angie Tally, The Country Bookstore

 “Pops of color among the mostly black & white illustrations enhance this tale of adventure and hope.” –Cheryl McKeon, Book House of Stuyvesant Plaza 

 "Wonderful story and illustrations!" –Pam Page, Pages a Bookstore

 “A tender and unexpected story.” –Shaun Manning, Booksweet 

 “A lovely story and beautifully illustrated!”–Kelsie King-Duff, McLean & Eakin

 “An emotional story that captures the theme of time perfectly. . . the color is amazing." –Jeanette Sessions, Northshire Books