{"product_id":"on-our-way-with-mr-jay-isbn-9780823457045","title":"On Our Way with Mr. Jay","description":"\u003cb\u003eCheer for the district’s most intrepid school bus driver as he races to get everybody to school before the bell rings!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA school is an entire community of its own, but many of its members never get celebrated. This book, the hero is the school bus driver! The first staff member kids see in the morning and the last they say goodbye to, the bus driver has a crucial part to play—and Mr. Jay is up to the challenge.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith the clock ticking all the while, Mr. Jay picks up kids from all over town—out in the country, up a hill, in the busy city, always piloting his bus with jaunty rhymes and a can-do attitude. Along the route, he’s called upon to settle stomachs, clean up pony poo, and fix a diorama. He avoids a stampede, settles down an intruding dog, and even fights off hostile swans! But will he get the kids to school on time? \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChelsea Lin Wallace and Thyra Heder deliver a rollicking, high-energy ride with \u003ci\u003eOn Our Way with Mr. Jay\u003c\/i\u003e, the first in a series of books about school heroes. Whether eager for the start of school, nervous about new experiences, or fond of their own beloved driver, kids will be giggling and cheering their way through this irrepressible, fun-filled read-aloud.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA \u003ci\u003eSmithsonian Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e Best Children’s Book of the Year\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e Best Book of the Year\u003c\/b\u003eStarring a beloved adult who brings everyone together, this jubilant picture book hails its school-commute VIP accordingly.\u003cbr\u003e—Publishers Weekly (starred review)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpeech bubbles effectively give voice to the large cast of characters without detracting from the engaging rhyme scheme.A route worth taking—and a gift for classrooms everywhere.\u003cbr\u003e—Kirkus Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWallace’s sturdy writing contains plenty of alliteration and rhyme and delightful language, but never distracts from Heder’s expressive illustrations that brim with energy and humorous candor. Essential for building universal respect for the school bus drivers who pour their hearts into the work they do each day, this book will find a place on most shelves.\u003cbr\u003e—School Library Journal\u003cb\u003eChelsea  Lin Wallace\u003c\/b\u003e is a poet, a school theater director, and an award-winning  children’s author with an impressive lineup of books including \u003ci\u003eOde to a Bad Day\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Boo-Boos of Bluebell Elementary\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eDare to be Daring\u003c\/i\u003e.  When she’s not penning stories, she’s passionately involved in guiding  kids through theater productions, coaching volleyball, and being a  source of support through all their ups and downs. She lives in Los  Angeles with her husband, daughter, and dog.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThyra Heder \u003c\/b\u003eis an author and illustrator of picture books, a storyboard and scenic artist for movies and TV, fashion and interior design, and an adjunct professor at Drexel University Westphal College of Media Arts \u0026amp; Design and School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts University. Her picture books include \u003ci\u003eFraidyzoo\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Bear Report\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eAlfie\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHow Do You Dance? \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eSal Boat\u003c\/i\u003e, and have received critical acclaim and international translation. Born and raised in Cambridge, Massachusetts, she now lives in Brooklyn, New York.","brand":"Neal Porter Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48233448702181,"sku":"NP9780823457045","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780823457045.jpg?v=1767734104","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/on-our-way-with-mr-jay-isbn-9780823457045","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}