A Bus Can’t Drive Empty: An Alphaballiteration Adventure Awareness Tour is presented in partnership* with Davon Miller and The Children’s Book Review.
Hop on board for a rollicking, letter-packed ride as we kick off the virtual book tour for A Bus Can’t Drive Empty: An Alphaballiteration Adventure by Davon Miller.
Three zebra friends are just trying to get home from school when—uh oh—their bus runs out of gas! But their driver, Chris, has a knack for turning problems into playful possibilities. From climbing through the mountains to floating down a river on a log and even sailing the seas on a pirate ship, each stop along the way is packed with alphabet-powered fun and silly surprises. With lively alliteration and vibrant illustrations, A Bus Can’t Drive Empty turns an ordinary ride into an unforgettable trip through the ABCs!
From its light-hearted humor to its gentle language instruction, A Bus Can’t Drive Empty is a wonderful alphabet text for beginner readers. The book’s clever use of alliteration and its focus on the alphabet make it a wonderful resource for beginner readers.
Readers who grab a seat on this virtual book tour have the chance to win a copy of A Bus Can’t Drive Empty: An Alphaballiteration Adventure by Davon Miller! And for one lucky grand prize winner, the ride gets even more exciting—with the ultimate prize pack featuring a copy of A Bus Can’t Drive Empty, all five books from the Mr. Tickety-Toc Clock series, a Mr. Tickety-Toc Clock toddler tee and adult shirt, a themed coloring sheet, and a playful sticker from Davon’s first book series. Don’t miss your stop—enter below for a chance to win this fantastic, fun-filled bundle!
A Bus Can’t Drive Empty: An Alphaballiteration Adventure
Virtual Tour Dates
| Week One |
| Wednesday, July 30, 2025 The Children’s Book Review Book Review of A Bus Can’t Drive Empty: An Alphaballiteration Adventure |
| Thursday, July 31, 2025 The Starlit Path Book Review of A Bus Can’t Drive Empty: An Alphaballiteration Adventure |
| Friday, August 1, 2025 @avainbookland Instagram Post about A Bus Can’t Drive Empty: An Alphaballiteration Adventure |
| Week Two |
| Monday, August 4, 2025 Crafty Moms Share Book Review of A Bus Can’t Drive Empty: An Alphaballiteration Adventure |
| Tuesday, August 5, 2025 @nissa_the.bookworm Instagram Post about A Bus Can’t Drive Empty: An Alphaballiteration Adventure |
| Thursday, August 7, 2025 Bookish_Meaghan Instagram Post about A Bus Can’t Drive Empty: An Alphaballiteration Adventure |
| Friday, August 8, 2025 Deliciously Savvy Book Review of A Bus Can’t Drive Empty: An Alphaballiteration Adventure |
| Week Three |
| Monday, August 11, 2025 One More Exclamation Book Review of A Bus Can’t Drive Empty: An Alphaballiteration Adventure |
| Tuesday, August 12, 2025 icefairy’s Treasure Chest Book Review of A Bus Can’t Drive Empty: An Alphaballiteration Adventure |
| Thursday, August 14, 2025 Country Mamas with Kids Book Review of A Bus Can’t Drive Empty: An Alphaballiteration Adventure |
| Friday, August 15, 2025 The Fairview Review Book Review of A Bus Can’t Drive Empty: An Alphaballiteration Adventure |
| Week Four |
| Monday, August 18, 2025 Q&As with Deborah Kalb Author Interview with Davon Miller |
| Tuesday, August 19, 2025 A Blue Box Full of Books Instagram Post about A Bus Can’t Drive Empty: An Alphaballiteration Adventure |
| Thursday, August 21, 2025 Me Two Books Author Interview with Davon Miller |
| Friday, August 22, 2025 Mrs Makes Reading Fun Book Review of A Bus Can’t Drive Empty: An Alphaballiteration Adventure |
A Bus Can’t Drive Empty: An Alphaballiteration Adventure
Book Giveaway
A Bus Can’t Drive Empty: An Alphaballiteration Adventure: Book Giveaway
About the Book
A Bus Can’t Drive Empty: An Alphaballiteration Adventure
Written by Davon Miller
Ages: 4-6 | 52 Pages
Publisher: Picture Novels (2025) | ISBN: 979-8992264708
Publisher’s Book Summary: It’s the end of the school day and three zebra friends are taking the school bus home when it runs out of gas, oh no! But when Chris, the bus driver, cleverly thinks of ways to continue on their jubilant journey, they have an adventure through the mountains, in a gondola, on a log, and on a pirate ship. Will the zebras finally make it home?
This vibrant and whimsical story is a fun and silly read-aloud for families and educators of young children, featuring a playful combination of alliteration and alphabet learning, with individual letters used in rhythmic text across each spread.
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About the Author
Davon Miller is an author and illustrator who published his first book at the age of eleven. Starting as a child drawing with crayons, Davon has spent over a decade writing and illustrating children’s books, further allowing his art to inspire children to craft their own stories. Davon holds a B.A. in English for Creative Writing from the University of Central Florida. He became a Sunshine Ambassador for St. Petersburg, Florida, for his philanthropic efforts that support literacy. Davon and his works have been highlighted and included in the Tampa Bay Rays reading program “Reading with the Rays.”
For more information, visit davonmiller.com.
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28 Comments
I think my 4 year old granddaughter would love the book/books. A fun way to learn.
This looks like a fun book! My niece would love this!
A fun book to share with the little ones!
cute
What a fun adventure!
Sounds like a cute book.
It’s so refreshing to see new kids books!
I would like to win this book for my grandson.
We would be so excited to get this book.
Fun cover
This sounds like a book my grandson would enjoy reading.
This sounds like loads of fun! Congratulations!
This sounds like a funny book
Fun book, thanks!
Excited about this book, thanks!
This book takes the reader on a fun adventure.
This book would make a great addition to my grandson’s personal library.
My grandson would really enjoy this cute book.
A silly book.
Do you have any advice for new writers?
Did you jump into writing, or did you take your time?
This sounds like is a cute, fun adventure book.
What do you think we can do to decrease adult illiteracy?
What’s your biggest writing accomplishment?
MY 9 year old daughter would LOVE this!
Thank you my granddaughter would enjoy, for sure. Learning and fun should always go together.
This is perfect for my 5 year old son! He gets to take a bus this year to school for the first time.
Very cute, thanks!