The Wheels on the Bus by Paul O. Zelinsky Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of The Wheels on the Bus
Book Review: It's been a family favorite, and a very durable Pop-Up !
Summary: 5 Stars
This "pop-up" is in a class by itself! But, it's probably more precise to call it, "A Book With Parts That Move", as the cover says. Maybe it doesn't really matter what you call it, as long as you call it "fun". Its great graphics and moving parts really attract children's interest and participation, and gives them a chance to practice manipulation skills. And, of course, it leads you through the great "Wheels on the Bus" song.It's our 9-month-old daughter's current favorite. She either responds instantly to an invitation to read it, or implores us to read it. She'll even sometimes crawl to it, open it up herself and go through the pages, pulling and spinning things as she goes through. She especially loves to spin the movable wheels (and to pull at them). The movable heads of the bus-driver, and of some of the riders, are irresistible too, as are the movable windshield wipers on the bus. She gets a kick out of all of the movable parts. As we read it together, she is starting to pull the tabs to get the parts to move.
But, I think that you can count on a lot of good-natured, determined, tugging at the movable parts. So, it's good that it's a really durable book. We have the version by Paul O. Zelinsky, with paper engineering by Rodger Smith, published by Dutton Children's Books, and it's one tough book! Our book is about 3 years old now, because we originally bought it for our first daughter. We used it heavily throughout her first 2 years, so ours has had it's share of taping to repair tears that young eager hands occasionally managed to make. As a credit to the book's quality, the repairs have allowed it to continue on in good working order. As I've repaired it, I've noticed some of the details in the design and construction of this book, and I've come to admire its quality. I think it must have been a labor of love for those who contributed to it. If you buy one "pop-up" for your children, or as a gift, this is the one I would recommend.
Book Review: Keep sake
Summary: 5 Stars
A great interactive book that allows your little one to participate in the story. Well designed and worth the money.Book Review: Kept baby busy during entire trip
Summary: 5 Stars
I don't know how we would have survived our trip to Europe without this book. Our 12 month read it in the car, on the plane and with the babysitter. It's very well built and tears apart after a couple of months (excellent considering how much pulling the baby will do on the flaps). It's brilliant colors and lively animation will capture your baby's attention for hours. Our baby loved to flip the pages back and forth, pull at the wheels, and open the flaps. It was the one "toy" that we don't travel without even now that he's 17 months.Book Review: Let's sing along
Summary: 5 Stars
One of our favorite songs is now a pop-up book! This is a colorful and very busy book. It's great fun, but difficult for quick little fingers to maneuver without damaging the tabs. I will put this book away till he's 4 years old and try again then.Book Review: Love it!
Summary: 5 Stars
Love the book. Boys and girls will both love it. First saw it at a friend's daughter's library. Had to get for the son since he played with it for over 30 minutes. great book!