We are so glad you're here!
Whether you've actually ridden on a school bus is second to getting to know someone like Sam. He is the one who will help get you to where you need to be. Always.
We want you to fall in love with Sam and his friends. We are hoping they provide you with comfort, confidence, and joy in the knowledge that there are creatures big and small in this world who will be kind and caring.
Meet the Characters
Sam School Bus
Sam The School Bus is constantly learning new things from the creatures he meets. What new adventure will he have today?
Sabrina School Bus
Sabrina is bright and inquisitive! She starts school today and hopes to impress the kids with what she can do. Will she succeed?
Gupta Gecko
A little guy with a big personality. Gupta is one of Sam's many helpers and a very good friend indeed. What would Sam do without him? Thanks Gupta!
Just The Way I Am
A Synopsis
"In Just the Way I Am, readers meet Sabrina, a brand-new school bus brimming with anticipation for her very first day on the job. Determined to win the children’s approval, she devises an ambitious plan, each day she will dress in a different theme. One morning, she’s a rockstar, the next a carpenter. By the end of the week, though, Sabrina discovers the truth: trying to reinvent herself daily is exhausting, and ultimately unnecessary. The children don’t admire her costumes, they cherish her for who she truly is.
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Sabrina’s nerves mirror the feelings of countless children at the start of a school year. Will she fit in? Will she be liked? Even with her schedule memorized, uncertainty gnaws at her confidence. This gentle parallel captures the universal anxieties of children stepping into new environments.
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The core of Sabrina’s journey lies in her belief that she must mold herself into what others expect. She polishes, prepares, and imagines every possible way to impress, only to realize that such efforts deepen her self-doubt. The book delivers a meaningful metaphor: striving too hard to conform often distances us from our authentic selves.
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With the warm support of her friends Sam and Gupta, Sabrina learns that friendship does not demand perfection or performance. It blossoms when we are genuine. The message is timeless, reassuring children who may feel pressured to change just to be accepted.
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Beyond its moral, the book layers in delightful educational touches. The days of the week appear in vibrant illustrations, while playful rhymes and colorful word art immerse young readers further. Orange for “carpenter,” shimmering blue for “jewel,” these choices create a multisensory experience that reinforces early learning. Parents and caregivers will find Sabrina’s story a natural springboard for conversations about friendship, nerves, and individuality.
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Warm, uplifting, and filled with heart, Just the Way I Am resonates with both children and adults. It reminds us all that the truest friendships and deepest confidence emerge not from who we pretend to be, but from embracing who we already are. Whether shared at bedtime or read before the first day of school, Sabrina’s story offers comfort, courage, and joy."
Posted Sept, 11 2025 by Literary Titan