Yet what is it about him that bothers Amelia? Can she catch Norman out? It’s true that his motivation in joining Bee School is because he ‘ really, really loves honey‘ and is ‘always sad when it runs out’. Therefore, what might happen should Amelia lead Norman to the Secret Honey Store? Can Norman maintain his bee-autiful disguise? Furthermore, what if another interloper might discover the Secret Honey Store? What might Norman’s instincts be-e? The other bees love him! They appreciate they way he tries at everything, even flying lessons, and the way he is so ‘friendly and funny’. However, Amelia is suspicious. Who is Norman, really?

The Bumblebear by Nadia Shireen is published by Penguin UK Books and available from good bookstores. The story follows a bear called Norman who dresses up as a bee to infiltrate a "bee school" in an attempt to get his paws on their honey supply. Atkinson said: "I hope this heart-warming and funny tale goes some way to demonstrating what marvellous little creatures bees are and it helps to inspire the next generation of bee lovers." Amusing colourful illustrations with witty details, such as a bee wearing a little bear costume, add gentle humour to this endearing tale about friendship and loyalty.And when the hive is endangered, can he finally discover his true destiny and become. . . The Bumblebear? Actress and Strictly Come Dancing champion Rose Ayling-Ellis also recently became the first celebrity to sign a CBeebies bedtime story. Atkinson's CBeebies Bedtime Stories episode will air on Friday, June 24, at 6.50pm.

It’s another Bookwagon day in our house. The kids were so excited to get their latest books in the post.

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One can be found in a birdcage in a cabin in the northeastern area of the map, south of the S on the compass. This specific Bumblebear is Inaccessible. He comes up with a hilarious plan to dress up as a bee to join bee school and try to blend in. When questioned about how BIG he is, Norman confirms that he’s a special bee from giant bee land!

A week’s planning for Foundation Stage 1 and 2 for Nadia Shareen’s Book Bumblebear. Full of exciting activities to stimulate learning. Buy from our bookstore and 25% of the cover price will be given to a school of your choice to buy more books. *15% of eBooks. Home > Cute story about a bear who disguises himself as a bee to get closer to their honey stores, the discovers that he actually quite likes going to bee school, practising buzzing and flying around flowers. Norman really, really loves honey and is very sad when it runs out. Therefore he’s delighted when his brainwave to become The Bumblebear and attend Bee School seems to pay off!Author Guy Bass introduces SCRAP, about one robot who tried to protect the humans on his planet against an army of robots. Now the humans need his... Much-loved comedian Rowan Atkinson is hoping to inspire the "next generation of bee lovers" with a bedtime story for children on CBeebies. The 67-year-old actor, who was born in Consett, County Durham, and is best known for playing the childish buffoon Mr Bean, will read The Bumblebear by Nadia Shireen on Friday evening (June 24). It takes place every year on the 20th May and is the perfect opportunity to spread awareness and talk about how important bees are. Newsround on CBBC has some fantastic information to dig into and ideas on how you can encourage bees to pay your garden a little visit.

School starters in England should be on the lookout for the 700,000 copies of The Bumblebear going out as part of our Time to Read campaign this autumn. Author Luke Palmer introduces his new book, Play (Firefly Press) about four boys growing up together, the challenges, the friendships, and what hap... Very sweet and funny tale of a bear going to bee school to get to the honey, with lovely illustrations.

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What might Norman do if Amelia shows Norman the bees’ secret honey store? Furthermore, what might happen if this is raided by an even bigger bear? Where are Norman’s loyalties? This was followed by a MA at the prestigious Anglia Ruskin University. Drawing and writing for a living is very much Nadia’s dream come true and we expect great things from this promising new author and illustrator. BookTrust Chief Executive Diana Gerald said: Finding the time to read together as a family can have dramatic effects on a child's wellbeing and development. Children are more likely to read if they love books, and they're more likely to love books if families have fun reading together anytime and anywhere. We are delighted every primary school starter in England will have their own copy of Nadia Shireen's brilliant book The Bumblebear to take home and treasure with their family as part of the Time to Read Campaign. It is a playful book, with an endearing tale about friendship and loyalty, which we hope every child across the country can enjoy and learn from. Yeti is all alone in the forest: he is so big and scary that all the animals leave him alone. Then one day a funny little orange bird turns up