Picture Books: Flight of the Bumblebee

TITLE:" Flight of the Bumblebee" ISBN:9781921042034  Author: Hazel Edwards   Illustrator: Mini Goss  Publisher: New Frontier  Now in paperback too.

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 Part of the Music Box series of books based on pieces of classical music. Bumblebee (a bee) is having trouble flying. As he learns to fly to music, he overcomes his clumsiness.

There's a short biography of composer Rimsky-Korsakov at the end of the book which is beautifully illustrated by Mini Goss.

The audio is read by Antonia Kidman. Paperback also available.

This is a great way to introduce classical music to 4-10 year olds.

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Buy your own copy of Flight of the Bumblebee

Visit your local bookshop or these online retailers have copies available now - just click through on the direct link and you can purchase online:

Booktopia Australian Online Bookshop Amazon.com       Readings Bookshop Dymocks Booksellers New Frontier Bookworld

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Educational Resources for Teachers

 The publishers provide curriculum links and activities for Flight of the Bumblebee

Premier's Reading Challenges

Flight of the Bumblebee  is listed as approved reading on Premier's Reading Challenges throughout Australia:

• NSW Premier's Reading Challenge: K-2 Challenge Level
• Victorian Premier's Reading Challenge: Years Prep to 2
• South Australians Premier's Reading Challenge: Reception to Year 2
• ACT Chief Minister's Reading Challenge: Years Prep to 2

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Reviews and Feedback

Bookchook Review  'Music and children's literacy go together like well, bees and honey. A musical education can help children develop the building blocks they need for literacy. '

Have you read 'Flight of the Bumblebee'? Why not send Hazel a comment? You can email Hazel, tweet Hazel or post a message on her Facebook Page.You could also write your own book review.

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