Book Series · 3 Books

Bumble and Bee Books

In order from Don't Worry, Bee Happy to Let's Bee Thankful.

Bumble and Bee are energetic best friends who are always ready with a new joke, game, or idea—even when their cautious friend Froggy would rather rest. Three full-color Acorn early readers collect their lively comic stories.

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Don't Worry, Bee Happy
Let's Play Make BEE-lieve
Let's Bee Thankful
Don't Worry, Bee Happy
Let's Play Make BEE-lieve
Reading order

How to Read the Bumble and Bee Books

Read the three books in publication order, beginning with Don't Worry, Bee Happy. Each volume contains several self-contained stories, so children can also pick up any book without needing to remember a continuing plot.

Sources: Scholastic: Bumble and Bee, Scholastic Acorn catalog.

For parents

What Parents Should Know

Short sentences, repeated words, speech bubbles, and full-color pictures support children practicing independent reading. The comedy comes from the contrast between Bumble and Bee's nonstop enthusiasm and Froggy's preference for calm.

The friends may pester, surprise, or frustrate one another, but the conflicts are brief and playful. Families can use the stories to talk about respecting boundaries, handling different energy levels, and including a friend without overwhelming them.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Don't Worry, Bee Happy
Sale price
$474
Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2019

Don't Worry, Bee Happy

By Ross Burach

A group of friends, including a bee and a frog, have various adventures together.

48 pages· 428 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
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Summary: Bumble and Bee are buzzing with energy, always seeking fun around the pond. Their friend Froggy, however, craves tranquility on his lily pad. As Bumble and Bee concoct wild schemes, from picture day chaos to a hiccup cure, Froggy finds himself reluctantly swept into their antics. Will Froggy ever find peace, or will Bumble and Bee's mischief win the day? Dive into this delightful tale of friendship and unexpected adventures!
In reading order

Bumble and Bee Series

3 books · Published 2019–2020

#1
Don't Worry, Bee Happy
#1 in Series
Sale price
$474

Don't Worry, Bee Happy

Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2019

A group of friends, including a bee and a frog, have various adventures together.

#2
Let's Play Make BEE-lieve
#2 in Series
Sale price
$474

Let's Play Make BEE-lieve

Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2020

Three friends play a guessing game, then go on a treasure hunt, and finally play hide-and-seek.

#3
Let's Bee Thankful
#3 in Series
Sale price
$2279

Let's Bee Thankful

Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2020

Two friends try to find a pumpkin to paint and get help from a frog who also needs assistance with baking a pie.

Good to know

Common Questions

How many books are in the Bumble and Bee series?

There are 3 books in the Bumble and Bee series. It began with Don't Worry, Bee Happy in 2019, and the newest book, Let's Bee Thankful, was published in 2020.

What order should you read the Bumble and Bee books in?

Start with Don't Worry, Bee Happy and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #3.

What ages are the Bumble and Bee books best for?

The series is best for ages 4–6, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which Bumble and Bee book is the longest?

Let's Bee Thankful (Book #3) is the longest book in the series at 604 words (48 pages).

Which Bumble and Bee book is the shortest?

Don't Worry, Bee Happy (Book #1) is the shortest at 428 words (48 pages).

The people

The Creative Behind the Books

The people who bring Bumble and Bee to life.

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Ross Burach

Author & Illustrator

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