The Boy on the Yellow Bus

by Crystal Bowman

This engaging picture book will illustrate for kids what it means to be a hero—simply being willing to be used by God in any situation, no matter how big or small the task, to make a difference in the lives of people around them.


• well-written rhyme and story that engages kids
• the story is about kids who are helped by kids and want to pass kindness along
• summary at the end helps kids think about the story without being too preachy
• connects to Standard Publishing's 2010 Vacation Bible School course

32 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2010

About the author

Crystal Bowman is a bestselling, award- winning author, of more than 100 books for children and families. She graduated from Calvin University with a degree in elementary education and studied early childhood development at the University of Michigan. Her writing career began in 1990 as a lyricist for children's piano music. She has written books for popular children's series, such as Little Blessings, BOZ the Bear, Berenstain Bears, and I Can Read! She has also written two books of humorous poetry for children, numerous magazine articles, Bible study materials, and educational resource books. "Writing and speaking can be intimidating because in order to connect with your audience you need to be personal and transparent, exposing what's in your heart and soul. But when readers or conference attendees respond positively to something I've said or written, it is humbling and rewarding all at the same time!"
She is also a professional editor with Reedsy and enjoys helping writers on their publishing journey. Crystal and her husband have enjoyed 53 years of marriage and are the parents of 3 grown children and 8 grandchildren.