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Humble Bumble

I am the Humble Bumble. No one is as humble as me.
So announces the not-so-humble bumblebee, who proceeds to take credit for all her friends’ hard work in collecting pollen.

But when she takes it a step too far, trying to claim a whole field of flowers for herself, the Queen Bee herself delivers a lesson in humility. Humble Bumble discovers ‘kotahitanga’ and the benefits of working together as a team.

By Miriama Kamo and Craig Phillips

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Reviews

NZ Booklovers ~This is a sweet little story, with a strong message. Author Miriama Kamo pitches her prose perfectly to the intended audience. Kamo delivers her message gently and empathetically, taking younger readers by the hand to explore pride and boastfulness, friendship and the benefits of working together.
It’s a bit of a departure from Kamo’s previous children’s books. In the past she’s focused on Matariki, both fiction and non-fiction. However, her trademark passion for te ao Māori shines through again.
I love that kupu Māori are used naturally throughout the story – there’s whakataukī, kupu and names on each page. The translations are included in the page on the first instance, and there’s also a glossary inside the back cover to expand on your learning.

Additional information

Weight50 g
Dimensions24 × 25 × .5 cm
ISBN

9781775439271

First published

2025

Format

Paperback picture book

Page count

32

Published by

Scholastic NZ

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