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School Library Journal Review
Gr 1-3-- This entertaining story about the regular riders of a schoolbus is enhanced by colorful illustrations and effective characterization. Louise and Warren enjoy their friendly relationship with bus driver, Lee. Each day, the three bet on which of the five dogs belonging to the five wild Pickles brothers will be first on the bus. (Once their owners are onboard, the canines are quickly herded off again.) Warren wins the ``Pickles Prize,'' but he can't collect his candy because a sudden illness results in Lee's absence that afternoon. Ensuing weeks bring three very different substitutes for the ailing driver, who finally returns. Carpenter's appealing, bright oil paintings are outlined in colored pencil. Touches of fuschia accent many of the characters as they race across the pages, highlighting their energy and charm. Teachers searching for materials on transportation or community helpers will enjoy meeting these Bus Riders , as will children in search of a fun read. --Lisa Dennis, The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Horn Book Review
Life on the school bus falls out of its predictable routine after Lee, the congenial driver, goes to the hospital for surgery. Louise and Warren, the first children on the bus every morning, encounter an amusing series of substitute drivers, but the children are thrilled when Lee returns. Carpenter uses oil paint and colored pencil to create a homey cast of characters and richly hued, robust views of life in the 'squash-colored bus.' From HORN BOOK 1993, (c) Copyright 2010. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Kirkus Review
Grandfatherly, competent Lee has a game with Louise and Warren, the nice, quiet kids who are first on his route: at the second stop, where five obstreperous boys and their five unruly dogs careen on, he offers an after-school candy bar for the child who guesses which dog (Black Toe, Short Ribs, Fly, Wipeout, or Quinn) will be first on. Today, it's Warren who guesses right; but Lee isn't driving that afternoon. He's out for weeks (gall bladder), replaced by three hilariously caricatured substitutes: Thelma S. (mules, frowsy hair, flowered purse); Willie (ponytail, boombox, toenails ``big enough for any kid to see!''); and assistant principal Mr. Dodds (brown pinstripe over sagging baby- blue socks, sits on fat yellow pages, scowl, ruler). After a month, it's grand to see Lee's smiling face again--and he hasn't forgotten Warren's candy, either. Carpenter's ebullient, witty art, its vibrant colors dominated by intense school-bus yellow, is half the fun. A hoot. (Picture book. 4-8)
Booklist Review
Ages 4-7. Lee the bus driver doesn't have much small talk, but he accepts all his riders with equanimity, even the five Pickles brothers and their five dogs. When he becomes ill, the children have trouble adjusting to substitute driver number one, who fends the dogs off with her umbrella; number two, who wears sandals and has toenails "big enough for any kid to see"; and number three, the dour assistant principal, who appears not to like candy or kids. Great is the rejoicing when Lee returns with his patience, candy, and smile. Carpenter's pictures are big and colorful, and the dust jacket illustration of kids posing and playing in front of a school bus will sell the book all by itself. ~--Sheilamae O'Hara