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Back of the Bus

By Aaron Reynolds
Illustrated by Floyd Cooper

By Aaron Reynolds
Illustrated by Floyd Cooper

By Aaron Reynolds
Illustrated by Floyd Cooper

By Aaron Reynolds
Illustrated by Floyd Cooper

By Aaron Reynolds
Illustrated by Floyd Cooper

By Aaron Reynolds
Illustrated by Floyd Cooper

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Dec 26, 2013 | ISBN 9780147510587 | 6-8 years

Hardcover $16.99

Jan 07, 2010 | ISBN 9780399250910 | 6-8 years

Ebook $6.99

Jan 05, 2010 | ISBN 9781524741280 | 6-8 years

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    About Back of the Bus

    It’s December 1, 1955.

    A boy and his mother are riding the bus in Montgomery, Alabama like any other day—way in the back of the bus. The boy passes time by watching his marble roll up and down the aisle with the motion of the bus…

    Until a big commotion breaks out from way up front.

    With simple words and powerful illustrations, Aaron Reynolds and Coretta Scott King medalist Floyd Cooper recount the pivotal arrest of Rosa Parks at the dawn of the Civil Rights Movement.

    About Back of the Bus

    It seems like any other winter day in Montgomery, Alabama. Mama and child are riding where they’re supposed to–way in the back of the bus. The boy passes the time by watching his marble roll up and down the aisle with the motion of the bus, until from way up front a big commotion breaks out. He can’t see what’s going on, but he can see the policeman arrive outside and he can see Mama’s chin grow strong. “There you go, Rosa Parks,” she says, “stirrin’ up a nest of hornets. Tomorrow all this’ll be forgot.” But they both know differently.

    With childlike words and powerful illustrations, Aaron Reynolds and Coretta Scott King medalist Floyd Cooper recount Rosa Parks’ act of defiance through the eyes of a child–who will never forget.

    About Back of the Bus

    It seems like any other winter day in Montgomery, Alabama. Mama and child are riding where they’re supposed to–way in the back of the bus. The boy passes the time by watching his marble roll up and down the aisle with the motion of the bus, until from way up front a big commotion breaks out. He can’t see what’s going on, but he can see the policeman arrive outside and he can see Mama’s chin grow strong. “There you go, Rosa Parks,” she says, “stirrin’ up a nest of hornets. Tomorrow all this’ll be forgot.” But they both know differently.

    With childlike words and powerful illustrations, Aaron Reynolds and Coretta Scott King medalist Floyd Cooper recount Rosa Parks’ act of defiance through the eyes of a child–who will never forget.

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    About Aaron Reynolds

    Aaron Reynolds is the author of bestselling and critically acclaimed books and graphic novels for kids, including Nerdy Birdy, President Squid, and the Caldecott Honor–winning Creepy Carrots! He regularly tours the country visiting schools and libraries. Aaron lives near Chicago with his wife and two… More about Aaron Reynolds

    About Floyd Cooper

    FLOYD COOPER always dreamed of becoming an artist, and he has now illustrated dozens of books for children, including Jump! (From the Life of Michael Jordan), Back of the Bus, and Max and the Tag-Along Moon. He received a Coretta… More about Floyd Cooper

    About Aaron Reynolds

    Aaron Reynolds is the author of bestselling and critically acclaimed books and graphic novels for kids, including Nerdy Birdy, President Squid, and the Caldecott Honor–winning Creepy Carrots! He regularly tours the country visiting schools and libraries. Aaron lives near Chicago with his wife and two… More about Aaron Reynolds

    About Floyd Cooper

    FLOYD COOPER always dreamed of becoming an artist, and he has now illustrated dozens of books for children, including Jump! (From the Life of Michael Jordan), Back of the Bus, and Max and the Tag-Along Moon. He received a Coretta… More about Floyd Cooper

    About Aaron Reynolds

    Aaron Reynolds is the author of bestselling and critically acclaimed books and graphic novels for kids, including Nerdy Birdy, President Squid, and the Caldecott Honor–winning Creepy Carrots! He regularly tours the country visiting schools and libraries. Aaron lives near Chicago with his wife and two… More about Aaron Reynolds

    About Floyd Cooper

    FLOYD COOPER always dreamed of becoming an artist, and he has now illustrated dozens of books for children, including Jump! (From the Life of Michael Jordan), Back of the Bus, and Max and the Tag-Along Moon. He received a Coretta… More about Floyd Cooper

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Paperback | $8.99
    Published by Puffin Books
    Dec 26, 2013 | 32 Pages | 10-1/2 x 9 | 6-8 years | ISBN 9780147510587

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Hardcover | $16.99
    Published by Philomel Books
    Jan 07, 2010 | 32 Pages | 9 x 10-1/2 | 6-8 years | ISBN 9780399250910

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Ebook | $6.99
    Published by Philomel Books
    Jan 05, 2010 | 32 Pages | 6-8 years | ISBN 9781524741280

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    Praise

    “Coupled with Cooper’s rich paintings, this is a noteworthy reflection on the actions of a single individual in turning the tide of segregation.”
    —School Library Journal

    “Cooper’s filmy oil paintings are characterized by a fine mistlike texture, which results in warm, lifelike portraits that convincingly evoke the era, the intense emotional pitch of this incident, and the everyday heroism it embodied.”
    —Publishers Weekly

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