Bats on the Bus

Alison Jackson

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Bats on the Bus

Bats on the Bus

Alison Jackson

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Description

A school bus full of monsters can't wait to celebrate Halloween in this spooktacular picture book adaptation of a classic nursery rhyme.

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!

About the Author

Alison Jackson has written several books for young readers, including I Know an Old Woman Who Swallowed a Pie and If The Shoe Fits (COB/Macmillan net sales: 95K). She was inspired to write nursery rhyme retellings after preparing preschool programs at the library where she works. Alison lives with her family in Orlando, Florida, and invites you to visit her online at alison-jackson.com.

Critical Reviews

"'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

"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

Publishing Information

Publisher: Christy Ottaviano Books-Little Brown and Hachette
Pub date: 2026-07-21
Length: 40 pages

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