The Bats on the Bus
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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...
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!
Published By Christy Ottaviano Books
Format Hardback
Number Of Pages 40
Publication Date 07/21/2026
ISBN 9780316584180
Dimensions 8.85 inches x 11.4 inches
"'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