Buzzy the bumblebee

Sitting in a beautiful garden, high atop a flower, the impressionable Buzzy is startled to read in the book Learn to Fly very true fact that, “Bumblebees weren’t made to fly.” And suddenly Buzzy, who, like all Bumblebees, liked to fly, doubts now whether he can. “Stranded on top of a flower, Buzzy longed to fly away. His heart still knew how but his head had forgotten the way.”

The adventure that ensues challenges Buzzy to overcome obstacles without his wings that he had never before thought possible. He travels over the stream and through the high grass, back home where his parents with love and support tell him, “You’re doubting yourself, fear is blocking the way. Listen to your heart Buzzy, not what others say. Ignore labels and limits, they seldom do good, you start to think you can’t when inside you know you could!”

Its vibrant illustrations and clear, thoughtful message make Buzzy the Bumblebee a motivating and heartwarming story for anyone who has ever doubted themselves.

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Interest Level Kindergarten - Grade 3
Reading Level Grade 2
Dewey E
Lexile
ATOS Reading Level 3.7
Guided Reading Level
Publisher Sleeping Bear Press
Language English
Available Formats Hardcover (9781886947825), Boardbook (9781585364640), Paperback (9781585361663), PDF (9781627530002), ePub (9781627530194), Hosted ebook (9781627534840)
Copyright 2004, 2013, 2014
Number of Pages 32, 20
Dimensions 9 x 9
Graphics Full-color illustrations
  • Friends of America's Writers Award, Winner, 2000

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Author: Denise Brennan-Nelson

Denise Brennan-Nelson has written a number of books for children, including Tallulah: Mermaid of the Great Lakes, Leopold the Lion, Someday Is Not a Day of the Week, My Momma Likes to Say, and the popular Willow series. As a national speaker, Denise encourages adults and children to tap into their imaginations to create richer, fuller lives. She travels the country, sharing her reading and writing enthusiasm with schoolchildren and teachers. Denise lives in Howell, Michigan with her husband, Bob. She strives to spend each day teaching and learning with a creative spirit. Find out more about Denise at www.denisebrennannelson.com.

Illustrator: Michael Glenn Monroe

Award-winning wildlife artist Michael Glenn Monroe began his career at a very young age. A self-taught painter, Michael spends his time meticulously honing his craft, often teaching himself many new and unique techniques to add to his paintings.Michael began his publishing career with Sleeping Bear Press in 1999 when both Buzzy the Bumblebee and M is for Mitten: A Michigan Alphabet were released. His knowledge and experience with landscapes and wildlife were a perfect match for Mitten, as well as subsequent state alphabet titles (S is for Sunshine: A Florida Alphabet and L is for Last Frontier: An Alaska Alphabet).Michael and his wife, Colleen, share a home in Brighton, Michigan, with their three children, twins Matthew and Natalie and John, born in May 2001.

Original artwork
Full-color illustrations