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A Bus Called Heaven (2011)

by Bob Graham

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An abandoned bus appears in front of Stella's house one day, with a sign on front marked "Heaven", and it brings positive changes in the outlook of Stella and all who pass by in the community.
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Bob Graham, as I'm sure I've mentioned to anyone who has let me speak for even a moment about picture books, is awesome. This story is about a little girl who decides to transform a broken down hippie bus into a fun community center. The whole neighborhood comes together to create a fun, usable space for everyone to enjoy. What's nice about Graham is that he presents urban life honestly, showing the grit and grime of the city, and includes different races and cultures all living together. In the very first picture I'm looking at some people in yarmulkes, a priest, a man in a turban, a tattooed biker, and kids of all different ethnicities hanging out. It's amazing. As a city dweller I really appreciate kids books that paint a positive, accurate picture of what it means to live in an urban area. ( )
  readingjag | Nov 29, 2021 |
This is another Bob Graham book that give you all the feels. Who could have thought that a broken-down bus could bring so many people together? A little girl named Stella saw so much potential in that rundown bus. It was a happy place for people to go when they needed a little refuge away from everyday life. When the bus was almost taken from the neighborhood, they came together to make sure they didn't lose their happy place. I guess that's why it was called heaven since it was like a little piece of heaven on earth. ( )
  KRWallace | Sep 15, 2019 |
This was a cute book. I like how it shows that a single object (the bus) can bring everyone together. Also because the girl is so pale she is very out of place and she gets noticed because of this bus. The bus is called heaven because it has a sign on it but it is also called heaven because it is good and it brings everyone together. I did not like the ending as much though. I think it could have had a better ending. ( )
  hdavis1 | Aug 29, 2019 |
A great story about an abandoned bus that brings a community together. And how can you not love a heroine who challenges a grizzly city dump manager to a game of foosball ;)? Loved it! ( )
  Jandrew74 | May 26, 2019 |
What a great book about community and unity this book teaches. The story is about an abandoned bus, that a girl wants to turn into a hangout place for the neighborhood. Everyone the community started to help no matter of their color and religion. Later on the bus was going to be taken away but the community stood together and go it back. This book is a great source to teach during an ELA class and a social class to teach students the value of unity and community. ( )
  saeedchaar | May 5, 2019 |
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An abandoned bus appears in front of Stella's house one day, with a sign on front marked "Heaven", and it brings positive changes in the outlook of Stella and all who pass by in the community.

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Could a broken-down bus really bring a whole city neighborhood together? Could it all start with a small girl named Stella?

One morning in front of Stella’s house, an abandoned bus appears, looking sad as a whale on a beach. On its front, held up with packing tape, is a hand-painted sign that says Heaven. Right away, the bus brings change to Stella’s street when people stop to talk about it instead of rushing by. And as Stella looks past all the empty bottles and cans inside, as she sees the sparrows nesting in the engine, she changes, too. "This bus could be ours," she declares. With a master’s eye for finding the magic in the mundane, Bob Graham creates an encouraging story about community — a whimsical tale about neighbors of all ages and stripes coming together, and about one little girl who comes into her own.
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