Buzz Bumble to the Rescue - Hardcover

Hazen, Lynn E.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1582349320 ISBN 13: 9781582349329

Publisher: Bloomsbury USA Childrens, 2005

Synopsis

A story of sibling rivalry that's sure to have kids buzzing!

Buzz Bumble is admired by all the bees in the garden for his fancy flying-and he loves being the center of attention. That is, until Baby Bumble arrives. Then everyone overlooks poor Buzz while they gush over the new bee. Buzz is not happy, especially when Ansel Antennae focuses his camera on Baby Bumble instead of on Buzz. But when Baby gets into trouble, will Buzz come to her rescue? With colors as bright as a summer garden, this delightful story about sibling rivalry is sure to charm young readers.

About this title

About the Author:

Lynn E. Hazen completed her MFA in Writing for Children and Young Adults at Vermont College. The author of Mermaid Mary Margaret, she lives with her family in Northern California.

Jill Newton has written and illustrated several books for children, including Gordon in Charge and Bored! Bored! Bored! She lives in England.

From School Library Journal:

PreSchool-Grade 2-Buzz Bumble enjoys all the attention he receives for being the fastest and most talented bee in the hive. When he hears that the photographer Ansel Antennae is coming to take photos for National Bee-Graphic magazine, he wants to catch the eye of the famous guy. Then cute little Baby Bumble steals the show with her frilly antennae and toddling ways and Buzz feels envious, angry, and unloved. As Ansel is snapping his shutters at Baby, a Venus flytrap snaps her up. Jealousy aside, Buzz zips into action and saves her in the nick of time. Ansel clicks a photo of the twosome for the cover of the magazine and sibling love prevails. Newton's cartoon illustrations are lively with bright, cheerful colors. Each bee has a unique look and personality; for example, Ansel has a goatee. However, the story is affected and overdone, and young listeners will not understand the contrived puns. An additional purchase for larger collections.-Be Astengo, Alachua County Library, Gainesville, FL
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About this edition

• Publisher: Bloomsbury USA Childrens
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 1582349320
• ISBN 13: 9781582349329
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 32
• Illustrator: Newton Jill