The Bumblebear
Format:Board book
Publisher:Penguin Random House Children's UK
Published:5th Sep '19
£6.99
Available to order, but very limited on stock - if we have issues obtaining a copy, we will let you know.
This board book is available in another edition too:
- Paperback£7.99(9781780080154)
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!
There's a new bee at Bee School. But that bee is not a bee... In his best bee onesie, Norman makes quite a convincing bee -- but how long will his disguise last?
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!
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 *
ISBN: 9780857552112
Dimensions: 195mm x 165mm x 24mm
Weight: 463g
32 pages