{"product_id":"cantaloupe-and-honeydo-take-the-bus-9798217005321","title":"Cantaloupe and Honeydo Take the Bus","description":"\u003cb\u003eTwo hilarious melons try new things in the picture book series from the bestselling illustrator of \u003ci\u003eI Don't Want to be a Frog\u003c\/i\u003e. Climb aboard as they learn how to take the bus to school!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCantaloupe and HoneyDo are taking the bus for the first time. HoneyDo can't wait for the wild ride. \"You are thinking of a roller-coaster,\" Cantaloupe explains, a little nervous. Once they catch the bus (no net needed!), find a place to sit, and decide the gum stuck under the seats is not for snacking, they discover that playing tag while bus-riding is \u003ci\u003eout\u003c\/i\u003e. But having a thumb war, doing rock-paper-scissors, reading a book together, and making new friends are all \u003ci\u003ein\u003c\/i\u003e! And there just may be a wild ride awaiting them at their destination after all. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMeet Cantaloupe and HoneyDo. Cantaloupe brings the caution and HoneyDo the confidence. Together, they're learning what they \u003ci\u003ecan't \u003c\/i\u003edo, at least not at first, and what they totally can--with a little practice, a little care, and two smart melons. With friends like these, new things are can-do.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Mike Boldt\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Dial Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/03\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 56\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.90lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.85h x 8.20w x 0.48d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798217005321\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 4-8\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 11\/01\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/01\/2026 pg. 36\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/illustrator \u003cb\u003eMike Boldt \u003c\/b\u003eis the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling artist of acclaimed picture books \u003ci\u003eJust Try One Bite\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHow to Grow a Dinosaur\u003c\/i\u003e, and the popular CHIP THE DOG and FROG series by Dev Petty. Mike has brought both his illustrator and author chops to award winning picture books \u003ci\u003eBad Dog\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eFind Fergus\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eA Tiger Tail\u003c\/i\u003e, and more. He lives in Alberta, Canada, with his wife and three kids. Find him online @thatmikeboldt (IG) and @MikeBoldt (X).\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Mike Boldt \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":47644931850397,"sku":"9798217005321","price":39.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_c61eaa6f-cc15-4e5b-9817-ab76d1077dd8.jpg?v=1770749101","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/cantaloupe-and-honeydo-take-the-bus-9798217005321","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}