Billie the bee is determined to take part in her local pet show. She teams up with a little boy looking for a pet and before you can say, ‘get buzz-y’ the two are in training.
When they get to the show, the boy has a piece of advice for Billie: don’t buzz. He knows some people are funny about bees and sure enough, when Billie has to use her wings and starts buzzing, pandemonium breaks out. The two are disqualified but the boy’s passionate, informed defence of bees has a bit impact on their fellow competitors …
Alison Brown’s illustrations are big on the aah-factor and Billie is very cute indeed. The little boy’s message will get through to young readers too who may well look at bees differently when they realise all that they do. A positive celebration of bees, friendship and achievement.
A delightfully funny celebration of bees – and the importance of bee-ing your true self – from the Queen of Cute, Alison Brown.
Billie is a bee with BIG ambition! When the Festival of Talents comes to town, Billie is determined to show off her skills. She’s intelligent! She’s cute! She’s agile! But Billie’s human friend has a bit of advice: don’t use your wings. Some people are funny about bees … Can Billie share her talents without revealing her true identity? Shhh! Why we’re making a beeline for Billie …
An fun-filled introduction to the superstars of the insect world – including bonus bee facts
A celebration of bee-ing your true self
Perfect for young children who are nervous of bees or learning about their unique importance
Alison Brown studied Fine Art at Liverpool John Moores University and Goldsmiths College, London, and worked as a designer in an advertising agency before becoming a full-time writer and illustrator. She learned to draw by copying cartoon strips from her comics and her father’s newspapers, particularly the Peanuts cartoons by Charles M. Schulz. She lives in Leeds.
