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Bailey, Arthur Scott
1877
1949
Smith, Harry L. (Illustrator)
The Tale of Buster Bumblebee
Reading ease score: 82.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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"The Tale of Buster Bumblebee" by Arthur Scott Bailey is a children's storybook written in the early 20th century, specifically around the 1910s. This charming narrative explores the adventures of Buster Bumblebee, a lazy but good-natured young bumblebee who enjoys a carefree life while navigating the challenges of family responsibilities and encounters with other animal characters. The book is part of a series of delightful tales aimed at entertaining and educating young readers about the natural world. The story follows Buster Bumblebee, who is depicted as a leisurely drone in the large Bumblebee family. While Buster prefers sleeping and eating nectar over working, he faces challenges, including rousing himself early due to the trumpeter bee's loud calls and overcoming his fear of themenacing Robber Fly. Throughout the book, Buster's interactions with various characters, like Chirpy Cricket, Mr. Crow, and his feisty sister, lead him on a journey of self-discovery. Ultimately, Buster attempts to find his place in his community and embraces the idea of participating in a "raising bee" at Farmer Green's farm, leading to a series of amusing mishaps and valuable lessons about cooperation and the importance of community. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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