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One Boy Watching
CCBC Review:
The experience of a long school bus ride is seen through the eyes of a rural boy who is the first student to board on his route. “One boy. Waiting. For two bright headlights. Bus Number Four. Three big steps up.” From his seat he watches the view out the window, seeing trees, deer, cars, sunflowers, and an infinite sky. Eventually 48 kids arrive at school, and later in the day they get back on the bus for the trip home. Everything is described numerically, as this observant child, who has light skin and black hair, contemplates the landscape of his daily routine. Vibrant colors and a childlike sensibility infuse the introspective text with an upbeat energy. Highly Commended, 2023 Charlotte Zolotow Award ©2022 Cooperative Children’s Book Center
Illustrated by Grant Snider
CCBC Age Recommendation: Ages 4-7
Age Range:
PreK-Early Elementary (Ages 4-7)
Format:
Picture book
Subjects:
Observation
Rural Life
School
Vehicles and Transportation
On CCBC Booklists:
School Stories: Selected PreK-12 Literature about the School Experience
Charlotte Zolotow Award (for Outstanding Writing in Picture Books)
Small Town and Rural Life: Selected Books for Children and Teens
Publisher:
Chronicle
Publish Year: 2022
Pages: 52
ISBN: 9781797210889
CCBC Location: Picture Book, Snider