Bumblebee Book Review by NZ Booklovers
This beautifully crafted piece of writing by Rachel Weston, lovingly adorned with vibrant and colourful illustrations by Deborah Hinde.
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Bumblebee Book Review by Angie Belcher – Teacher & Writer
It puts a smile on my face and warms my heart to read about this Nana and her three precious grandchildren reading, Bumblebee. Story time with the grandies and learning about buzzy bumblebees in the garden, what could be better?
Bumblebee Book Review by Booktrailers4kidsandYA
I wrote Bumblebee for younger children to show them the incredible connection between bees, flowers and the food we eat.
Bumblebee Book Review by Kids Books NZ
It’s amazing to think 1 in every 3 bites of food we eat come from pollinated plants! Bumblebees are SUPER pollinators that help our fruits and vegetables grow.
Weston Books Now Available On ‘Kiwi Kids Read Kiwi Books’
Rachel Weston, Elaine Williams and other children’s book writers based in the Bay of Plenty & surrounding areas will now be available at Kiwi Kids Read Kiwi Books
Bumblebees Have Smelly Feet Interview – Star Radio
Lizzie from Star Radio learnt lots of fascinating & fun facts when she chatted with Rachel Weston about her book, Bumblebees Have Smelly Feet.
Boo Goes Tutti Frutti Interview – Terry Tonner – The Book Show
This book by Rachel Weston is such a stunner and Scott Tulloch’s illustrations are just a dream.
Boo Goes Tutti Frutti Book Review by Suzy Cato
Bella does a WONDERFUL job of reviewing Boo Goes Tutti Frutti. She loves Boo and all his mischievousness!
Boo Goes Tutti Frutti Book Review by Northern Advocate
Fruit-loving dog a lively kids’ tale. “Do you think reading will help children through this strange time of Covid?”
Boo Goes Tutti Frutti – Lizard News
It’s not only humans who are in love with smashed avocado. Plenty of avocado growers will attest to their dogs going crazy for this creamy super-fruit.
Boo Goes Tutti Frutti Book Review by Alana Bird – The Sapling
The rhythm, rhyme and repetition in Boo Goes Tutti Frutti reads similarly to Lynley Dodd’s Hairy Maclary series.
Boo Goes Tutti Frutti Book Review by Rebekah Lyell – NZ Booklovers
If we want our children to become life-long readers, ensuring reading is a time of fun and joy is crucial. Boo Goes Tutti Frutti ticks all those boxes.
Why did you choose to print your books? – Focus Magazine Interview
There is something special about the feel of a print picture book in your hands. The cover beckons you to read it and little fingers want to explore it.
Hello! Kia ora! Welcome new friend! – 5 Star Review – Goodreads
As a mother, grandmother and teacher for 40 years I pride myself in instinctively knowing when a book has the potential to be a long-lasting classic.
Hello! Kia ora! Welcome new friend! Review – NZ Booklovers
This is a brilliant book for whanau and kaiako to use to support children as they transition in to, or between, early childhood education services.
Suzy Cato YouTube Book Review – Bumblebees Have Smelly Feet
Take a look inside Bumblebees Have Smelly Feet book by watching this fantastic book review by Zak! Find out what makes the bumblebee a Super Duper pollinator.
Teaching Children The Value Of A Smile
This article asked some great questions: “There is a section in the back about body language, do you feel this is important for young children to understand and if so why”
Hello! Kia ora! Welcome new friend! Review – Canvas/NZ Herald
Actually, there are probably more than a few adults who could think about these messages too.
Radio chat with Mark & Jolene from The Breeze Tauranga 95.8FM about release of Hello! Kia ora! Welcome new friend!
Great to chat with Mark and Joelene from The Breeze radio station about the release of Hello! Kia ora! Welcome new friend!
Bumblebees Have Smelly Feet Review – Upstart Magazine
Great review from Josh 7yrs and Kaleb 5yrs from Upstart Magazine 2020.
Bumblebees Have Smelly Feet Review – NZ Booklovers
Bee amazed, bee informed, bee delighted by the super-duper, power-packed bumblebee.
Bumblebees Have Smelly Feet Review – Agnew Reading
I was enchanted by Rachel Weston’s attractive little bumblebee book right from the moment I read its title, Bumblebees Have Smelly Feet.
Bumblebees Have Smelly Feet Review – Booktrailers4kidsandya
What a perfect summery cover for a book about bees. The book is packed with information on everything you ever wanted to know about bees and more. I shared this with a group of children and this is what they had to say.
Radio chat with Mark & Jolene from The Breeze Tauranga 95.8FM about release of Bumblebees Have Smelly Feet
Great to chat with Mark and Joelene from The Breeze radio station about the release of Bumblebees Have Smelly Feet!
Bumblebees Have Smelly Feet Review – This NZ Life
Discovering that bumblebees live in underground burrows sent the Bay of Plenty’s Rachel Weston on a hunt for knowledge. What she discovered is revealed in her first book.
Bumblebees Have Smelly Feet Book Launch
Tauranga City Libraries and BIOBees invite you to the launch of Bumblebees Have Smelly Feet by Rachel Weston. Bumblebees Have Smelly Feet takes you on an amazing bumblebee discovery, that will help children, and the young at heart, understand the important role bumblebees play in growing our delicious foods and in our ecosystem.
Inside a live Bumblebee Hive – Look for the Queen Bumblebee!
This is what inside a live Bumblebee Hive looks like. Keep your eye out for the Queen Bumble Bee!
Brian Kelly Coast FM Interview – Bumblebees Have Smelly Feet
Brain Kelly interviews Rachel Weston on her new book Bumblebees Have Smelly Feet.
Drawing Competition for Western Bay of Plenty Primary School Kids!
Do you want to get involved with the Drawing competition for Western Bay of Plenty Primary School Kids? Go to APATA’s website www.apata.co.nz/billboard for more details.
Jack Tame News talk ZB with Ruud Kleinpaste
I was over the moon when Rudd Kleinpaste emailed me about Bumblebees Have Smellt Feet: “I loved it! Perfect resource!