The Bumblebear
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Penguin Random House Children's UK
Published:5th May '16
Should be back in stock very soon
A cheeky, sneaky bear hatches a cunning plot to fool the bees and get his hands on some honey... But when he enters the world of the bees he discovers his true destiny!
A bear who LOVES honey.
According to Norman, there can never be enough honey; The bees, of course!
So, dressed up in his very best bee onesie, he thinks he looks quite convincing as he infiltrates Bee School with his eye on their huge honey supply.
But how long will his disguise last?
Norman is a bear. A bear who LOVES honey.
According to Norman, there can never be enough honey! And who has the most honey? The bees, of course!
So, dressed up in his very best bee onesie, he thinks he looks quite convincing as he infiltrates Bee School with his eye on their huge honey supply.
But how long will his disguise last?
And when the hive is endangered, can he finally discover his true destiny and become. . . The Bumblebear?
A rip-roaring, irresistible caper. ? Metro
The Bumblebear from rising star Nadia Shireen is an absolute joy. Norman is a bear who wants to be a bee in order to have easier access to honey so, obviously, he makes himself a bee costume and enrols in Bee School. The little bees grow to love their unusually large bee friend – until clever Amelia bee discovers the truth. Luckily, Norman can save the day. With its bold illustrations and witty humour, this is a book that adults will relish reading aloud time and time again. * The Guardian *
Norman the bear loves honey so much that he disguises himself as a bee. A rip-roaring, irresistible caper. * Metro *
a hilarious tale of a honey-loving bear who disguises himself as a bee to get easier access to the sweet sticky stuff. * The Guardian *
Nadia Shireen has penned a delightful, fast paced narrative with a wonderful character - The Bumblebear is a fabulous picture book! * My Book Corner *
Norman is a bear that loves honey. A lot. But with the pesky bees always hovering round the stash, he needs a cunning plan. Dressed in disguise, Norman sneaks into Bee School – but will his cover-up be rumbled? And will Norman finally learn to be happy in his own fur? Funny and poignant, Bumblebear has a sweet message about acceptance at its heart. You’ll be reading it on repeat this summer holiday. * smallishmagazine.com *
- Short-listed for Sainsbury's Children's Book Awards: Picture Book 2016
ISBN: 9781780080154
Dimensions: 285mm x 233mm x 4mm
Weight: 212g
32 pages