Part of the New York Times-bestselling Ladybug Girl series, this board book introduces the youngest of readers to the adventures and imagination of Bumblebee Boy, Ladybug Girl's best friend. Full color. 7 x 7.

Pair this sweet board book with Ladybug Girl Loves to create the ideal gift for any young adventurer. Part of the New York Times bestselling Ladybug Girl series, this board book introduces the littlest readers to the adventures and imagination of Bumblebee Boy Bumblebee Boy is Ladybug Girl's best friend, Sam, and he loves SO many things. He loves driving the Beemobile and jumping high over a whole city. He loves to draw, and he knows he can save the whole world with his superhero skills. Most of all, Bumblebee Boy loves to share a book and a snuggle with his little brother, Owen. Adventure is never more than a blink away for Bumblebee Boy!

It's a blessed day when Lionet, the first male bumblebee of Queen Amber's underground colony, emerges from his cocoon! But Lionet's first reaction to the world he enters is to fall under the "spell" of the fragrant rosebush, Roslyn, in the nearby garden. Lionet's mother, Amber, assumes Lionet's interest in Roslyn will fade--after all, there is a natural way for bumblebees to behave. For her part, Roslyn, the rosebush, has been gently teaching "her" flowers to always appreciate their heavenly Father, whether dealing with a storm or everyday events. To Queen Amber's chagrin, Lionet's interest in Roslyn doesn't fade, and his life takes on more unexpected turns. On their first foray out of the nest, Lionet and his bumble brother, Brute, end up in mortal danger. Lionet's unusual way of dealing with the danger shocks everyone. Amber wonders what the repercussions of his actions mean to the future of her entire brood. After that, everything Lionet does causes scandal or gets him into trouble. But problems reach their worst when his love, Roslyn, and the precious flowers in her garden are threatened with misery and destruction. Again, with Lionet's way of dealing with the problem, both his courage and unyielding determination threaten to undermine the stability of the entire bumblebee colony. Who will stop him? Amber sees bigger trouble ahead than she could ever have imagined. Does a terrifying journey lie ahead for Lionet? If so, he will be defying Roslyn and everything she has taught her flowers. It's an impossible situation...

Readers from ages 3 and up will love this delightful board book! It's the perfect complement to the Ladybug Girl picture books. Ladybug Girl is Lulu, a little girl who loves to dress up in her ladybug costume and use her imagination to turn every moment into an adventure. In this board book, readers will learn about the many loves of Ladybug Girl, from climbing the tallest trees to playing with her friends on the playground. And her beloved dog, Bingo, is always by her side!

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