The wheels on the bus go round and round…

And round. Here are some of our favorite buses at home and abroad.



You can take the bus with you with this Zid Zid bus backpack. A simple, and modern design, it is made with vinyl so can be cleaned easily. You can find the Zid Zid backpack on Design Public Kids. It is a great resource for Modern objects designed especially with kids in mind.

You have probably seen this classic Marimekko design - Bo Boo by Katsuji Wakisaka which has cars, trucks, and, of course, yellow buses.

The bright, playful fabric of Marimekko can easily be turned into a wall hanging in your child's room (my brother had one on his wall growing up). Check out these easy instructions to create your own Marimekko wall hanging.

This 'Ride the Bus' t-shirt by Tadpole Creations is perfect for small tykes. The playful illustrative nature of the designs and bold colors make this a must-have for any parent. Check out Tadpole Creations other designs, my favorite is this colorful elephant.

The book Bus Stops by Taro Gomi is a favorite in our house. The beautiful watercolor illustrations depict a bus going through town, stopping at various places like a fair, a hospital, and a restaurant. The book encourages visual exploration and asks children to find fun things -- a clown, a mechanic, a cow.

The Ten Thousand Villages School Bus toy was handmade in Sri Lanka by an organization that provides work to at-risk youth. Made with albizia wood, a fast-growing, reforested tree.