The Mosquito & the Bumble Bee - Softcover

Sax, Scot

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0998513202 ISBN 13: 9780998513201

Publisher: Scot Sax, 2017

Synopsis

In The Mosquito and the Bumble Bee, the title characters start off as rivals -- each insect revels in ruining picnics and camping trips, but when they meet, they immediately see each other as rivals. Ultimately, though, they come to a realization that theirs is a rivalry based on trivial differences, and with a bit of soul-searching (not to mention some Googling), they eventually figure out that what they have in common is far greater than any trivial differences that might arise between them.

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Review:

-Apologies to Nick Lowe (and, of course, Elvis Costello), but as I walk through this wicked world searching for light in the darkness of insanity, I do, in fact, ask myself if all hope is lost. So much anger, so much arguing, so much partisanship in all corners of the globe. It all makes me wonder why we all can't just get along -- or at least try to find some common ground once in awhile.

Fortunately, a new children's book by Scot Sax offers hope. In The Mosquito and the Bumble Bee, the title characters start off as rivals -- each insect revels in ruining picnics and camping trips, but when they meet, they immediately see each other as rivals. Ultimately, though, they come to a realization that theirs is a rivalry based on trivial differences, and with a bit of soul-searching (not to mention some Googling), they eventually figure out that what they have in common is far greater than any trivial differences that might arise between them. And in the end (spoiler alert!), love trumps hate.

With charming illustrations by Molly Reynolds, The Mosquito and the Bumble Bee offers young readers an important lesson on appreciating differences and building friendships -- not to mention some interesting information on bees and mosquitoes. It's a welcome addition to any child's library -- and I can think of plenty of adults who can stand to read it, too!-

Marc Schuster, Small Press Reviews

-There is always room on the shelf for a book that teaches children about self-reflection and acceptance. The Mosquito and The Bumble Bee is fun to read, while sharing an important message that sticks with readers of all ages.-

Tracy L. Hatton, Teacher, Librarian, Indian Lane Elementary School

"Apologies to Nick Lowe (and, of course, Elvis Costello), but as I walk through this wicked world searching for light in the darkness of insanity, I do, in fact, ask myself if all hope is lost. So much anger, so much arguing, so much partisanship in all corners of the globe. It all makes me wonder why we all can't just get along -- or at least try to find some common ground once in awhile.

Fortunately, a new children's book by Scot Sax offers hope. In The Mosquito and the Bumble Bee, the title characters start off as rivals -- each insect revels in ruining picnics and camping trips, but when they meet, they immediately see each other as rivals. Ultimately, though, they come to a realization that theirs is a rivalry based on trivial differences, and with a bit of soul-searching (not to mention some Googling), they eventually figure out that what they have in common is far greater than any trivial differences that might arise between them. And in the end (spoiler alert!), love trumps hate.

With charming illustrations by Molly Reynolds, The Mosquito and the Bumble Bee offers young readers an important lesson on appreciating differences and building friendships -- not to mention some interesting information on bees and mosquitoes. It's a welcome addition to any child's library -- and I can think of plenty of adults who can stand to read it, too!"

Marc Schuster, Small Press Reviews

"There is always room on the shelf for a book that teaches children about self-reflection and acceptance. The Mosquito and The Bumble Bee is fun to read, while sharing an important message that sticks with readers of all ages."

Tracy L. Hatton, Teacher, Librarian, Indian Lane Elementary School

About the Author:

Scot Sax is a songwriter best known for his co-written Grammy-winning hit "Like We Never Loved At All," performed by Faith Hill and Tim McGraw. Sax's documentary "Platinum Rush: A Film By A Songwriter" was released in 2015, and looks at artists navigating their lives and careers. Originally from Philadelphia, he lives in Nashville, Tennessee with his family.

About this edition

• Publisher: Scot Sax
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 0998513202
• ISBN 13: 9780998513201
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 34
• Illustrator: Reynolds Molly