Buzzy the Bumblebee

by Denise Brennan-Nelson

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1886947821
• ISBN13: 9781886947825
• Release Date: October 1999
• Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 9.3" x 9.4"
• Age Range: 6 to 9 years
• Grade Range: Grades 1 to 4

Customer Reviews

The Buzz on Buzzy

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

Great for children with low self-esteem.

I bought this book a year ago for my 1 year old granddaughter, since reading it to her, it has become her favorite book. I'm a fourth grade teacher, so I carry the book to school and read it to my classes, they loved it. I have to read it at least once a week my classes. The book has a lot of ryhming words and it's easy for the students to understand and enjoy. I've recommemded the book to many of my co-workers and friends.

Buzzy the Bumblebee

What a great book for children of all ages. We read it to our salespeople last night at our weekly sales meeting and it was thoroughly enjoyed by all. What a positive impact it will have each time it is read. I thoroughly recommend this book for self-esteem building.

Uplifting and colorful story.

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

WONDERFUL! Another Children's Classic!

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!