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Buzzy
Buzzy's Big Beach Book
Buzzy is going to the beach The ocean is big and he's a little frightened.
In "Brave Buzzy," he takes his first steps into a brand-new experience. In "Busy Buzzy," he is upset when his sand castle washes away. But he starts all over again with a little help from Dad. This lovable little donkey is sure to steal hearts.
The Buzzy books help children explore their own feelings and discover solutions. Written in lilting rhyme and illustrated with great charm, these short, but sweet, forays into the landscape of childhood tumbles make perfect summer reading.
- GenresChildrens
40 pages, Hardcover
First published April 20, 2006
About the author
Harriet Ziefert
706 books57 followersHarriet Ziefert grew up in North Bergen, New Jersey, where she attended the local schools. She graduated from Smith College, then received a Masters degree in Education from New York University.
For many years, Ziefert was an elementary school teacher. She taught most grades from kindergarten to fifth grade. "I liked it," she said, but she stopped teaching when she had her own sons. When her children were older, Ziefert wanted "a bigger arena" for her work. She went to work at a publishing company, Scholastic in New York City, developing materials for teacher's guides for kindergarten language arts and social studies programs.
"About twelve years ago," says Ziefert in a 1995 interview, "I tried to get a job as an editor, but no one would hire me as a trade editor. So I decided to write my own books." Since then, she has written several hundred books, mostly picture books and easy-to-read books. "I write books very quickly," she says, "in about twelve hours. I rewrite them three times over three days, and then they're done." She writes about twenty books a year.
For many years, Ziefert was an elementary school teacher. She taught most grades from kindergarten to fifth grade. "I liked it," she said, but she stopped teaching when she had her own sons. When her children were older, Ziefert wanted "a bigger arena" for her work. She went to work at a publishing company, Scholastic in New York City, developing materials for teacher's guides for kindergarten language arts and social studies programs.
"About twelve years ago," says Ziefert in a 1995 interview, "I tried to get a job as an editor, but no one would hire me as a trade editor. So I decided to write my own books." Since then, she has written several hundred books, mostly picture books and easy-to-read books. "I write books very quickly," she says, "in about twelve hours. I rewrite them three times over three days, and then they're done." She writes about twenty books a year.
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May 24, 2019
2.5 stars. 2-3 yrs old.
July 8, 2023
Buzzy does not want to go in the water because he thinks it will hurt him
July 3, 2010
A good book to read to a child who has fears or apprehensions about getting in water. The main character of this book is afraid of things that he doesnt understand. But once he sees that the water is not going to hurt him he is fine. Overall an enjoyable read.
January 31, 2008
Really cute book. I love the illustrations!
August 12, 2013
A very simple story and text about building sand castles and getting wet.
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