Bizzy Bzzz the Bee and Grandpa’s Tea
Written by Travis Peagler
Illustrated by Blueberry Illustrations
Ages 4-8 | 32 Pages
Publisher: Script Novel Publishing | ISBN-13: 978-1732563551
Publisher’s Synopsis: Every morning at seven o’ three, I wake up just in time to watch Grandpa play with Bizzy Bzzz the Bee.
Bizzy Bzzz the Bee and Grandpa’s Tea is reading made fun. Told through the eyes of a child, this is an entertaining story about a boy who gets a good laugh watching Grandpa’s encounter with a bee every morning while trying to enjoy his cup of tea. Teetering on the edge of frustration, Grandpa has a heightened escalation with Bizzy.
The boy comes up with a quick solution that allows Grandpa to enjoy his morning tea and lets Bizzy stay. It’s safe to say, the Grandson saved the day. This story has playful rhyme, problem solving, and is sure to put a smile on faces of children every time.
Bizzy Bzzz zips around Grandpa’s head three times and makes him dizzy. It’s funny when his eyes cross. He looks so silly.
Travis Peagler is an unique individual, being the youngest of seven kids, raised partially in low-income apartments on the East side of Dayton, Ohio, until the age of nine. Humble beginnings growing up in a somewhat multi-racial neighborhood gave Travis an inimitable perspective on life at an incredibly young age.
His imagination has always been his outlet. Thinking back to grade-school when he was in an uncomfortable situation or when he didn’t handle conflict well, Travis would always replay the scene again in his mind where things played out the way he wished. An innate defense mechanism, he assumes, which led to the discovery of his extraordinary talent.
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AUTHOR INTERVIEW
Life is What It's Called - What inspired you to write Bizzy Bzzz the Bee and Grandpa's Tea?
Travis Peagler - My daughter Trinity was my inspiration. I've written a few young adult novels that she couldn't read, so she challenged my imagination and pen.
Life Is What It's Called - What do you think kids will gain from this story?
Travis Peagler - I hope that they learn how to compromise, solve problems and ask questions about God and prayer.
Life Is What It's Called - How could you see this story used at home, school, or in a library setting?
Travis Peagler - Bizzy Bzzz would make a great bedtime story, afternoon reading session with parents or grandparents, and snack time at school where kids can pretend to drink tea with Grandpa and Bizzy.
Life Is What It's Called - What are your next writing projects?
Travis Peagler - I just finished my second children's book titled "I See God in Everything." It's an adventurous tale of how a young girl sees God in the big world around her.
Life Is What It's Called - How has your background helped you in writing this story?
Travis Peagler - Being the youngest of seven siblings, I learned a lot by observing all of them, the good and the bad. Also, I credit the little kid inside of me that made writing this story so much fun.
Life Is What It's Called - What's your favorite cup of tea?
Travis Peagler - I laughed when I read this question for obvious reasons. Green tea and honey is my favorite cup of tea.
Life Is What It's Called - Which character in the story are you most like?
Travis Peagler - This may sound a bit odd, but I'll have to say I resemble Bizzy Bzzz. I can be a bit pesky when I want something and when I'm trying to accomplish a goal, if one door closes, I'll find another.
Life Is What It's Called - Why did you decide to write this book from the boy's perspective?
Travis Peagler - Good question. I'm not sure. Sometimes characters take on a life of their own.
Life Is What It's Called - What are some activities that parents/teachers could do that coincide with this story?
Travis Peagler - Any problem-solving activities that teach compromise. For instance, I just bought a puppy for my two kids and almost immediately, they started fussing over who would get to sleep with the puppy first. So, the first night, they both got to sleep with Ruffie and then after, we made a schedule.
Enter for a chance to win a copy of Bizzy Bzzz the Bee and Grandpa’s Tea and a $100 Visa gift card!
One (1) grand prize winner receives:
- A copy of Bizzy Bzzz the Bee and Grandpa’s Tea
- A $100 Visa gift card
The giveaway begins May 24, 2021, at 12:01 A.M. MT and ends June 24, 2021, at 11:59 P.M. MT.
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This blog post is in partnership with The Children’s Book Review and Script Novel Publishing LLC.
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