Calpepper has had enough of plodding through the hot desert sand. He wants excitement, and far away places ... Will a bus bound for adventure take him to the perfect place? AUTHOR: Trudie Trewin has had two special places to call home. The first was the farm where she grew up, and the second is Far North Queensland, where she's planning to grow old. She writes picture books and junior fiction for children. She hopes you enjoy this story. ILLUSTRATOR: Donna Gynell makes pictures that tell stories. For books, posters and on walls, and occasionally she collaborates with children to make large-scale paintings. Her picture books have been internationally published and she is the creator of memorable characters such as Arthur (the dog) and Jackson (from Jackson's Footy). SELLING POINTS * Great for preschool and lower primary school * Explores themes of belonging, self-esteem and fitting in * Perfect read aloud story * Teacher's notes