"The Tale of Buster Bumblebee" by Arthur Scott Bailey is a story for kids from the early 1900s that tells about a lazy, good-hearted bumblebee’s life and adventures. Buster the Bumblebee loves to relax and have fun, but he has to deal with doing his part for his family and running into other creatures. Buster would rather sleep than work, but he has to wake up early because of the trumpeter bee and get over being scared of the mean Robber Fly. He talks to Chirpy Cricket, Mr. Crow, and his strong-willed sister, which helps him learn about himself and his community. In the end, Buster wants to help out and tries to be a part of a "raising bee" at Farmer Green's place, which leads to funny mistakes, teaching him about working together and why community is important.
The Tale of Buster Bumblebee
By Arthur Scott Bailey
A carefree bumblebee must overcome his laziness and fears to discover his place in the hive, learning valuable lessons about helping others along the way.
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About the AuthorArthur Scott Bailey was an American writer. He was the author of more than forty children's books. He was born in St. Albans, Vermont, United States, the second child of Winfield Scott Bailey and Harriet Sarah Goodhue. Winfield Bailey owned a dry goods shop that was stated to be "one of the most reputable of St. Albans mercantile concerns" and specialized in furs; namely ladies' fur coats, muffs and scarves. Bailey attended St. Albans Academy and graduated in 1896, in a class of only eleven other students. He then went on to the University of Vermont in Burlington, Vermont, where he became involved in a fraternal organization, Sigma Phi.
Arthur Scott Bailey was an American writer. He was the author of more than forty children's books. He was born in St. Albans, Vermont, United States, the second child of Winfield Scott Bailey and Harriet Sarah Goodhue. Winfield Bailey owned a dry goods shop that was stated to be "one of the most reputable of St. Albans mercantile concerns" and specialized in furs; namely ladies' fur coats, muffs and scarves. Bailey attended St. Albans Academy and graduated in 1896, in a class of only eleven other students. He then went on to the University of Vermont in Burlington, Vermont, where he became involved in a fraternal organization, Sigma Phi.
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