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The Bumblebear


School year: Year 1, Year 2

No. of pages 32

Published: 2019

Great for age 3-8 years

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There's a new bee at Bee School. But that bee is not a bee... It's a BEAR!Cheeky, sneaky Norman has a cunning plot to trick the bees and steal their honey. In his best bee onesie, Norman makes quite a convincing bee -- but how long will his disguise last? And when the hive is endangered can he finally discover his true destiny and become The Bumblebear? This edition brings Norman The Bumblebear to little hands in the form of a cased board book!

 

 

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book has been graded for interest at 0-5 years.

There are 32 pages in this book.

This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).

This book was published in 2019 by Penguin Random House Children's UK .

Nadia Shireen has illustrated a number of children's books. She lives in London.

 

This book has been nominated for the following award:

Sainsbury's Children's Book Awards - Picture Book
This book was recognised in the Picture Book category by the Sainsbury's Children's Book Awards.

"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 *