Other editions of book The Bugville Critters Visit Dad and Mom at Work

A children's picture book from Robert Stanek, the award-winning, best-selling author/illustrator.Buster just got back from playing bugsball in Bugville Park with his friends. He's practicing to be a hive helper so he can help his mom and dad. At Bee Hive, the factory where his mom and dad work, he sees the busy, busy Queen Bee. He spills honey. He buzzes around to collect pollen and nectar.When he returns home, he gets into trouble at dinner because he doesn't want to eat his pollen. He'd rather eat nectar and he loves honey much too much. After dinner, he takes time out for bugsball practice.The Bugville Critters stories address all the major issues of growing up and are designed to appeal to the ever-growing interests of children everywhere. The wonderfully crafted stories are paired with energetic illustrations of a colorful cast of critters and playful scenes.Great fun for adults to read aloud to children or for children to read independently. About the Author Robert Stanek is a dad, husband and author. Robert Stanek finished his first novel in 1986 and has been writing several books a year ever since. Today, he has over 150 published books, which have been read by millions of people around the world. Robert Stanek's books have received many awards for excellence and outstanding contributions to the writing community. Dubbed 'A Face Behind the Future' in the 1990's by The Olympian, he's been helping to shape the future of the written word for nearly two decades. Praise for Robert Stanek's Bugville Critters... "Instructive and entertaining."-- Follett Early Learning "The bright, colorful illustrations are reminiscent of David Kirk's Little Miss Spider books and will captivate the young reader for whom the book is intended."-- Foreword Magazine "Bugville Critters helps children sort out real lessons about life, family and the natural world."-- Foreword Magazine "Robert Stanek is one of our most featured and respected Kids & Young Adults, K-12 Educators and Kids authors." -- The Audio Book Store "Recommended series."-- Parenting Magazine "Recommended children's book."-- Dr. Stacie Bunning, Clinical Psychologist and resident expert for GreatSchools.org Robert Stanek's Bugville Critters recommended by / featured in...+ Parenting Magazine (2008)+ The Children's Bookshelf (Publisher's Weekly) (2007, 2008)+ Children's Writer (2007)+ Foreword Magazine (2007)+ School Library Journal (2008, 2009)+ Library Journal (2008, 2009)Read letters to Buster from kids all over the world at the Bugville Critters web site. Robert Stanek and his books also have been in:The OlympianThe Journal of Electronic DefenseThe Publisher's Weekly Cover StoryVOYABookWireThe News Tribune Wondering where to start reading Robert Stanek's work? Consider "The Best of Robert Stanek" list from OverDrive's "ContentWire for Libraries"...#1 The Pieces of the Puzzle#2 Keeper Martin's Tale#3 Bugville Collection #1: Visit Mom and Dad At Work, Go to School, Have a Sleepover, Visit Garden Box Farms#4 The Kingdoms and the Elves of the Reaches#5 In the Service of Dragons#6 Journey Beyond the Beyond#7 Stormjammers: The Extraordinary Story of EW Operations in the Gulf War#8 Bugville Critters: Every Number Counts#9 Absolutes & Other Stories#10 Exploring Ruin Mist: Special Edition for "The Kingdoms and the Elves of the Reaches" and "In the Service of Dragons"

Bugville is where you'll meet Buster Bee and all his friends! The Bugville Critters stories address all the major issues of growing up and are designed to appeal to the ever-growing interests of children three to eight years old. These refreshing stories combine facts about our natural world with fictional stories that instruct and entertain. In this story, Buster Bee is going to visit Bee Hive, the factory where his dad and mom work. He is practicing to be a Super Helper so he can help out. He learns the importance of hard work and also learns a lesson about eating the right foods.

A rollicking adventure is sure to be a favorite with the storytime crowd! Buster Bee just got back from playing bugsball in Bugville Park with his friends. He's practicing to be a hive helper so he can help his mom and dad. At Bee Hive, the factory where his mom and dad work, he sees the busy, busy Queen Bee. He spills honey. He buzzes around to collect pollen and nectar. When he returns home, he gets into trouble at dinner because he doesn't want to eat his pollen. He'd rather eat nectar and he loves honey much too much. After dinner, he takes time out for bugsball practice. The wonderfully crafted story is paired with energetic illustrations of a colorful cast of critters and playful scenes.