The Wheels on the Bus

Board book

Main Details

Title The Wheels on the Bus
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Donovan Bixley
Physical Properties
Format:Board book
Pages:12
Dimensions(mm): Height 148,Width 190
ISBN/Barcode 9781869712990
ClassificationsDewey:782.42083
Audience
Preschool (0-5)

Publishing Details

Publisher Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
Imprint Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
Publication Date 14 May 2013
Publication Country New Zealand

Description

The wheels on the bus go round and round Everyone knows the song. But now the bus is going around beautiful New Zealand and its passengers you just might know: kiwi, penguin, tuatara, fantail and many more. Come along for the ride! For pre-schoolers.

Author Biography

Donovan Bixley is an illustrator and designer. His design company, Magma Design, is based in Taupo. Donovan has illustrated more than 100 stories and book covers as well as over 50 books, including Harry Hobnail & the Pungapeople and Mr Tanglewood & the Pungapeople by beloved New Zealand author Barry Crump. He has also written and illustrated half a dozen books of his own, including Faithfully Mozart which was a finalist in the 2006 Montana New Zealand Book Awards.

Reviews

A kiwi take on the classic song, beautifully illustrated and informative on local animals.--Sunday Star Times An excellent gift for expat Kiwis with children who miss our distinctive fauna.--OH! Baby Donovan Bixley has become a one-man, award-gobbling illustrating machine.--New Zealand Listener You will already know the words, but you won't have seen such a cute illustration of this catchy song before.--Tots to Teens