The Magic School Bus is a Canadian/American animated children's television series, based on the book series of the same name by Joanna Cole and Bruce Degen. The series has received critical acclaim for its use of celebrity talent and combining entertainment with an educational series. "Broadcasting & Cable" said the show was "among the highest-rated PBS shows for school-age children." A reboot titled "The Magic School Bus Rides Again" began on Netflix on September 29, 2017.