“In a bid to encourage pupils in schools to engage more with both reading and exploring the capital, the fancy dress competition has been launched by the London Meets Its Children educational project.” The Guardian-Series
“Bus book arrives with day out competition – A tribute to London and its transport heritage, Beatrice and the London Bus books aim to help youngsters learn about self-acceptance while overcoming obstacles, embracing their imagination, learning about the world of the grown-ups, about city heritage and history in a fun and entertaining way”Laura Kate Burgoine – THE WEEKENDER LIFE magazine/ Southwark News
” The series is excellent – a great way to teach children about our wonderful capital city, and really enjoyable stories too. A really imaginative story that encourages us all to hold on to our dreams. Beatrice is a lovely character and she takes such pleasure in her exploration of London, that she will enthuse others too” Parents in touch.co.uk
‘We’re thrilled that the Coca-Cola London Eye has been included amongst Beatrice’s travels! This is a great book for getting children engaged with our wonderful city.’ Coca- Cola London Eye on Beatrice and the London Bus book series and drawing competition. Sponsor of one of the competition’s prizes October 2016.
Top ten Children’s Books about London”In the 150th anniversary of Alice in Wonderland it’s great to see another child heroine taking on a traditionally male task. She shows personality and determination, hence she is setting an example for young girls.”London Mums Magazine
‘Such a delightful and inspiring story about a girl who’s dreams are not defined by traditional gender roles! Something to take in for readers of all ages. Fortunately for The Classic Tour there’s more than 1 Routemaster left in the world!’ The Classic Tour on Beatrice and the London Bus Books
“This is just brilliant! When I was eleven, for me happiness was sitting at the front of the top deck on a double-decker bus … Beatrice’s bus! You can see forever!! We will be so very happy and proud to welcome Beatrice to KidZania London – after all, it takes someone special to drive a bus!”Dr Ger Grauss, OBE, Director of Education and Partnership of KidZania and Founder of the Children’s University (CU Trust & CU Trading). Sponsor of one of the Beatrice and the London Bus competition’s prizes, October 2016
“A great day was had by the staff and children! It was a wonderful experience to witness the children at KidZania taking on a variety of roles within different professions and using their imagination.! Katie Hoyle Class Teacher Crampton School on Beatrice and the London Bus drawing competition prize-day out.
” What a great trip! The views across London from the capsule of the London Eye was just amazing. The staff were listening to the children trying to find and identify the different landmarks that feature in ‘Beatrice and the London Bus’ and the other stories.” Tasha Taylor Class Teacher Crampton School on Beatrice and the London Bus drawing competition and London Eye Prize prize.
“The children were very excited to go on the bus today. They learnt a lot about London landmarks. Some of the children are not aware that they even live in London. We will have a writing opportunity from this amazing trip today.” Kate – Teacher St. John’s Primary School on Beatrice and the London Bus drawing competition and on the Classic Tour Prize.
“We really enjoyed visiting the London Transport Museum. The workshop was interesting and we liked learning about the first black London Bus driver. Many Thanks for a great prize!” Archbishop Sumner School on Beatrice and the London Bus drawing competition and on the London Transport museum prize
“When I was a child, my grandparents would take me and my brother all over London on the double-decker buses. We always sat on the top deck, we often pretended we were driving, and we loved to talk about what it would be like to be a bus driver… and this heart-warming book magically brings all that back. Too often children are told to shut up and be realistic, just like poor Beatrice ;-( But this book, like a big red friendly bus, drives right over that daft idea and, in a madcap adventure around London, encourages its readers to believe in their dreams instead.” James Wallman, Journalist and Author of ‘Stuffocation; Living more with less’ published by Penguin Books.
“Many thanks Francesca for coming into Archbishop Sumner Primary School to share your book with us. The children really enjoyed the fact that the story was set in London and could really relate to the setting and characters alike. The activity was inspiring and the children loved having the opportunity to become illustrators for the day. They wanted this to continue beyond the morning and took a lot of pride in their pictures. We enjoyed meeting all who were involved and would welcome them back into our school at any time.” Archbishop Sumner Primary School – Lambeth
“Wonderful, Francesca really got his passion on the pages. He will now start enjoying a story then just hearing a book” Taneesha Dixon A mum on Book event at The Travelling Through Bookshop.
‘The event went very well and the children very much enjoyed Francesca’s book reading but also drawing and colouring the Beatrice and the London Bus books’ Canada Water Library – Beatrice and the London Bus book event.
”I thoroughly enjoyed this fun, witty, charming story of an inquisitive child who dreams of being a bus driver. Plenty of humorous and original characters. A great homage to London.”Edward Canfor-Dumas – Author of ‘The Buddha, Geoff and Me’ and award-winning TV scriptwriter
”The lively story of Beatrice and her bus friend is sure to warm hearts.”Philip Lymbery – Author of Farmageddon and CEO of CIWF.
‘Keep Writing, believe in yourself – you can’t fail. Anthony Horowitz @AnthonyHorowitz 13 Jul 2013 @Band168vW on the writing of Beatrice and the London Bus
“A wonderful story. I thoroughly enjoyed this charming book which is suitable for all ages”Julia Stepehnson, Journalist (Telegraph – Daily Mail) and author of ‘Letting go of the Glitz’.
”…. We very much enjoyed your story idea and we really appreciate your enthusiasm and passion for London….” We wish the very best of success to this wonderful story” MAYOR OF LONDON – CULTURE TEAM
”As a true-born Londoner and lover of this city, I thoroughly enjoyed this fun, witty and charming story of a child who strives to pursue her dream of being a London bus driver. Plenty of humorous and fun characters. A great homage to London.” EDWARD CAMFOR – DUMAS – Author of The Buddha, Geoff and Me published by and award-winning TV scriptwriter
Not your typical children’s book. Beatrice and the London Bus is about Life’ Dave – A Resident of the Streets of London.
“A wonderful story. I thoroughly enjoyed this charming book which is suitable for all ages” JULIA STEPENSHON, Author of Letting go of the Glitz and Journalist
(Telegraph -Daily Mail)
”The lively story of Beatrice and her bus friend is sure to warm hearts.”
“This is a charming and heartfelt book about a young girl and her passion for buses. I think kids will enjoy it for the level of imagination infused throughout the story and for its message that if you dare to dream you may just achieve your goals. Beatrice’s friendship with 168 via Waterloo and with a shy boy called Mark, encourages children to see people for who they are, rather than for what they have or how popular they are. Great illustrations too!”
PHILIP LYMBERY – Author of Farmageddon – CEO of CIWF
“When I was a child, my grandparents would take me and my brother all over London on the double-decker buses. We always sat on the top deck, we often pretended we were driving, and we loved to talk about what it would be like to be a bus driver… and this heart-warming book magically brings all that back. Too often children are told to shut up and be realistic, just like poor Beatrice ;-( But this book, like a big red friendly bus, drives right over that daft idea and, in a madcap adventure around London, encourages its readers to believe in their dreams instead.”
James Wallman, Journalist and Author of ‘Stuffocation; Living more with less’
‘Keep Writing, believe in yourself – you can’t fail. Anthony Horowitz @AnthonyHorowitz 13 Jul 2013 @Band168vW – Author of the Diamond Brothers and Alex Rider, on the writing of Beatrice and the London Bus
