‘The Adventures Of Mr Bumble’ is the first tale from author Noel Smith and illustrator Ricky Baird – the duo that brings stories to life for young readers to explore, learn and grow. Released on 27 June 2024 and published by Bumblebee Books (an imprint of Olympia Publishers) their debut children’s picture book is a charming story that introduces readers to a delightful new world of imagination and adventure.
Welcome to Buzz Meadows, the fictional family farm run by Bryce and Hazel, which serves as the backdrop for ‘The Adventures of Mr Bumble’ – the first children’s book written by Noel Smith and illustrated by Ricky Baird.
Follow Mr Bumble on his exciting adventure to find the brightest pinkest Hibiscus in the garden. Through exciting illustrations and educational story-telling ‘The Adventures of Mr Bumble’ teaches young children the importance of bees and their vital role in our ecosystem.
Noel has used his experience in working with children and young adults with special educational needs to create an exciting and engaging story to capture the readers attention. Parents / Guardians and Teaching professionals can use this story to teach children about the world around them and start an important conversation on how we can care for our planet and protect the wildlife that inhabit it.
Ricky was the perfect artist to collaborate with when it came to choosing an illustrator to bring this story to life. Using vibrant colours complimentary to a charismatic colour palette and a sharp eye that pays attention to even the smallest detail Ricky was able to create characters and locations that will warm the hearts of our readers, children and adults alike, and resonate with them for years to come.
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The Adventures of Mr Bumble
It’s March and spring is here. The sun is in the sky longer than the moon and pretty flowers will soon bloom. Mr. Bumble is ready to spread his wings and fly. As we follow him on his journey he will buzz high and low in search of tasty pollen to make delicious honey.
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Facts
- ‘The Adventures of Mr Bumble’ was planned to be a three part series of books that followed the tale of Mr. Bumble in search for the perfect flower to make delicious honey.
- Part One was subtitled: Spring Is Here, Flowers Grow, Goodbye Snow.
- After the first draft was submitted to several publishing agencies for consideration they all came back with the same note: that the book was too short and needed the book be extended before being considered again.
- What is now ‘The Adventures of Mr Bumble’ is a combination of part one and two – with minor alterations for better story telling.
- Part Two was written three weeks after the first story and did not have a subtitle at the time.
- After the two books were adopted to become one they were quickly sent off to the publishing agencies for review.
- It ultimately came down to two publishing agencies that said ‘yes’ out of a handful of rejections.
- The continuation of Mr Bumble’s great adventure is currently a work in progress.
His buzzing can be heard over children’s full laughter and adults’ dull chatter.
Look! It’s Mr. Bumble flying up and over the tunnel.
Don’t be afraid when you see him fly by, give him a wave or pretend high five.
