About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is nervous about being separated from their best friend in a new classroom or club setting. It specifically addresses the common anxiety of being assigned a different group than one's safety person. The story follows Beatrice, known as Bumble B, as she joins an after-school science club. When she is paired with classmates she doesn't know for a nature scavenger hunt, she must navigate her feelings of isolation while discovering that new partnerships can lead to unexpected fun. This gentle chapter book is perfect for 5 to 7 year olds as it validates their social fears while modeling how to be a curious, collaborative teammate. It is an ideal choice for building confidence before the start of a new school term or an extracurricular activity.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
This is a secular, realistic school story. It deals with the minor but developmentally significant stress of social grouping. The resolution is hopeful and realistic: it doesn't promise they are now 'best' friends, but it shows a successful collaborative experience.
