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Liu, Julia

Gus, the Dinosaur Bus

32 pp. | Houghton | July, 2013 | Trade ISBN 978-0-547-90573-0 $12.99

(2) K-3 Illustrated by Bei Lynn. Translation adapted by Jamie White. In this Taiwanese import, "supersaurus" Gus traipses around the city picking up schoolkids. He's beloved by all, but his heavy-footed-ness creates giant potholes and traffic snarls. After being pulled from duty, Gus finds a new lease on life. The story's mild suspense is just right for the audience. Scribbly watercolor and pencil illustrations have a child-drawn look.

Reviewer: Elissa Gershowitz | Horn Book Magazine Issue: September, 2013