This was a fun book. I read this book with my son and he really enjoyed the book and it kept his attention. I really enjoyed the story line and the pictures were very well drawn.

Bumble B. is a great new book by Marsha Qualey that reminds me a great deal of Saadia Faruqi's new books, Yasmin. Bumble B. is a character that children will be naturally drawn to connect with. She is full of adventure, mischief and grand ideas. The book has a few short stories in one and makes it a quick, simple read for beginning and transitional readers. The situations provided opportunities for readers to connect, think, learn, laugh and be empathetic.
I would love to have these in my classroom!

This was a cute book that would be perfect for young readers who are ready to make the jump to longer books but might not quite have the stamina for a more traditional chapter book. Bumble B can teach everyone, children and adults alike, a lesson or two about embracing your own unique self, and dusting yourself off as you stumble along the way. I loved the illustrations in this book as well. Thank you, NetGalley, for the ARC!

Beatrice Flinn loves bees, and is very clumsy, that is why everyone calls her by her nickname "Bumble B". This is a cute early chapter book for late primary, early junior readers. It is made up of 3 stories each made up of 2 or 3 chapters. Bumble B has her best friends, but realizes that she can be friends with new people as well in one story. She is funny and can laugh at herself, but does get frustrated in the story called Halloween. She also loves to help even though it sometimes does not go the way it was planned. I love the illustrations, especially the ones of Bumble B. She is cute with crazy curly red hair and an infectious smile. Her friends like her humor and love having fun with her. This is a cute read showing a couple of simple messages, but just a fun book. This would make a great book for a home, school or public library.

Review to be posted at all sources in July.

I received this book from Netgalley in exchange of an honest review.

This was just buzztastic! Meet Beatrice "Bumble B." Flinn, a sweet girl who love bees! She is also a giant klutz. Really, this girl would trip over a fly if it was flying in front of her. :P

This fun book has 3 stories, Halloween, Science Club, and Farmers' Market.
In the first one it is time for Halloween (I so wish we had Halloween like this) and Beatrice needs an outfit. But she has a very awesome plan! She isn't going as a normal bee, or no, she is a superhero. I just adored that she still made a bee outfit, but made it a bit more original than all the other bees. Though maybe her mom should have given her a smaller cape given that the poor thing kept falling face first into the ground or got stuck. I am also happy that she didn't give up or cried when people made remarks about her outfit. She just stayed strong, did a superhero pose and went on with trick or treating! In the end even her cape came in handy.

The next story is Science Club and that one started off pretty nice, but I felt sorry for Beatrice when she got partnered with 2 other kids instead of her friends. Especially since these two seemed to be quite rude/mean. It took Beatrice a while before they finally got a bit enthusiastic about stuff, and also started to be nice to her. I did like the change in the kids, they weren't the worst kids, they just needed some kindness. :)
I loved what kind of things they found for the club. Simple daily stuff that is easily overlooked.

The last story is about the Farmers' Market. Beatrice's parents sell honey at the market and Beatrice is coming with them. She doesn't mind it at all. This girl is unlike so many of her age group, she loves trying out new foods, helping out her friends. This time she is helping out her friend with making bouquets. It turned out to be quite hilarious as Beatrice bumbled through it (though I can imagine her hand must hurt, I know mine always hurts when elastics get snapped away).
I am not sure if I was all that happy with how they helped out. They played more, forgot about the chores, and also some other stuff. Sure, they are kids, but if you promise to help out do it right. But in the end I could forgive her, she did something very nice for the grandmother.

I guess the illustrations in this book aren't final? Or is it meant to be half black/white sketches and coloured in illustrations? Either way I did love them. They are so cute and they captured Beatrice and her friends and their adventures so well. Plus I adore the colours used!

Definitely would recommend this one, and I am hoping we will have more stories about Beatrice.