The Wheels on the Bus by Paul O. Zelinsky

When he was only four, he submitted work to Highlights magazine, and this is when his artwork was first showcased. With his friends, he would make up imaginary worlds, and draw them. As a child, he spent much of his time drawing. Zelinsky was born in Evanston, Illinois, and grew up in Wilmette. 'Books are considered not only for the quality of their illustrations, but for the way pictures and text work together.' Biography Early life Twenty years later, they were joint runners-up for the Phoenix Picture Book Award from the Children's Literature Association, which annually recognizes the best picture book that did not win a major award 20 years earlier. Zelinsky had been runner-up for the Caldecott Medal in 1985, 1987, and 1995, the latter for Swamp Angel by Anne Isaacs ( Dutton, 1994).

His most popular work is Wheels On the Bus, a best-selling movable book.

Zelinsky (born 1953) is an American illustrator and writer who illustrated children's picture books. JSTOR ( July 2014) ( Learn how and when to remove this template message).Contentious material about living persons that is unsourced or poorly sourced must be removed immediately, especially if potentially libelous or harmful.

The back cover includes the musical notation for 'The Wheels on the Bus,' so everyone can sing along.This biography of a living person needs additional citations for verification. Children who have learned the hand motions to the song will enjoy helping the characters in the book enact their own roles. Zelinsky's warm, inviting illustrations are a perfect match for this classic play rhyme. Pull one tab to make the 'wipers on the bus go swish swish swish,' and another to see the 'babies on the bus cry Waah! Waah! Waah!' On closer inspection, children will be tickled to discover several subtle and humorous subplots, as well as a full-circle finale: the last stop on the bus is at the Overtown public library, where the day's program includes a folk singer. Fantastic paper engineering with movable parts, flaps, and wheels that spin makes this an interactive book that young readers will love to pieces (maybe literally!). Zelinsky, winner of the Caldecott Medal for his lush version of Rapunzel, and Caldecott honors for Rumpelstiltskin, Hansel and Gretel, and Swamp Angel. All over town.' This traditional song, a favorite of children everywhere, is adapted and illustrated by Paul O. 'The wheels on the bus go round and round.

The Wheels on the Bus by Paul O. Zelinsky