Book cover of The Very Bumpy Bus Ride

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Some unexpected things happen as the Rumbletown bus bumps its way to the county fair carrying Mrs. Fitzwizzle and her strawberries, Granny Smith and her apples, a gaggle of funny geese, and a black-and-white cow

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1 author picked The Very Bumpy Bus Ride as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

This simple story indirectly shows how even when things don’t go as planned, it can all turn out well in the end. It is told in a way that is funny and fun to read, using the same phrases over and over to help kids learn to read. They even chant along with me when I read it to them.

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