Buzzy the Bumblebee - (Hardcover) (Individual Titles) [Hardcover]

Denise Brennan-Nelson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 19, 1999 | Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: P and up | Series: Individual Titles

Sitting in a beautiful garden, high atop a flower, the impressionable Buzzy reads in the book, Learn to Fly, the very true fact that, "Bumblebees weren't made to fly." He reads again, "Bumblebees weren't made to fly."

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 in the way.
Listen to your heart Buzzy/ Not what others say.
Ignore labels and limits Buzzy./ They seldom do good.
You start to think, 'I Can't,'/ when you should be thinking, 'I Could.'"

Its vibrant illustrations and clear, thoughtful message make Buzzy the Bumblebee a motivating and heartwarming story for all ages.

He stopped doubting himself/ And didn't need to know, "Why."
He believed once again/ And was able to FLY.

Illustrations by Michael G. Monroe.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Denise Brennan-Nelson’s boundless energy and enthusiasm come from her days as a motivational speaker. Since the publication of her first children’s picture book, Buzzy the bumblebee in 1999, Denise has taken that enthusiasm into schools and inspired thousands of children to “bee-lieve” in themselves. She is also the author of My Teacher Likes to Say and My Momma Likes to Say, two humorous books that examine the many idioms and clichés teachers and mothers use; and Penny: The Forgotten Coin, which traces one penny's journey through history. Denise lives in Howell, Michigan, with husband Bob and their two daughters, Rebecca and Rachel.

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.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press; 1 edition (October 19, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1886947821
• ISBN-13: 978-1886947825
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 9.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #273,552 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Buzz on Buzzy, May 5, 2001

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"mthr2isis" (Akron, Ohio United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Buzzy the Bumblebee - (Hardcover) (Individual Titles) (Hardcover)

As an elementary education major, presently studying Children's Literature, I was thrilled when I encountered Denise Brennan-Nelson's Buzzy The Bumblebee. To accompany my course work, I have been spending time at a local elementary school reading to children during their weekly library hour. Buzzy arrived in a shipment of new library books for the children, and immediately grabbed my attention. I quickly read the book, finding it to be thoroughly entertaining, as well as educational. That very day I read Buzzy to first and second grade classes, and their reaction was amazing. The children were enraptured with Buzzy's extraordinary journey. The beautiful and brightly colored illustrations only further enhanced their literary adventure. The children responded eagerly to the social lessons of believing in yourself, and rejecting stereotypical labels and limits. Furthermore, the text is appropriate for beginning readers, and makes reading fun with its lilting rhyme. I have

since purchased Buzzy, hiding him safely away, as he will one day become a most valuable asset in my classroom.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Uplifting and colorful story., November 13, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Buzzy the Bumblebee - (Hardcover) (Individual Titles) (Hardcover)

Buzzy is a delightful story about believing in yourself. The pictures are colorful and animated. I loved it and so did my 2 year old daughter

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars WONDERFUL! Another Children's Classic!, November 5, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Buzzy the Bumblebee - (Hardcover) (Individual Titles) (Hardcover)

Following Denise and Michael to a local elementary school for a presentation of this release to the students provided one of the most inspiring scenes I've ever witnessed. As Denise read the book aloud to the students they were mesmerized by the adventures of Buzzy and the lesson he learned! When reading Buzzy the Bumblebee to my own grandchild I found it extremely fun to read and easy to keep a child's attention. A perfect gift to add to any child's collection with a timeless message!