Bumblebee Book Project – Get Involved
We’re so excited to launch a new initiative to bring Rachel Weston’s beautiful children’s book 'Bumblebee' into preschools across Aotearoa.
As part of this project, volunteers will visit preschools, read the book to the children, and leave a copy behind for them to enjoy. Rachel — a valued member of our Board of Trustees — is also recording a short video reading to help guide and inspire your presentations.
The books are currently being printed and are expected to arrive in late April.
If you’re interested in taking part, please email Anna at anna@nzbct.org.nz.
We’re really looking forward to sharing this fun, engaging project with our community.
Our grateful thanks go to The Wright Family Foundation for generously supplying these books to our Trust.
What a lovely initiative! Reading Rachel Weston's 'Bumblebee' in preschools across Aotearoa is such a warm way to connect kids with nature and the sounds of summer. Leaving copies behind and sharing a video reading will make it easy for volunteers to get involved. I hope many centres sign up before the April arrival. On a completely different note, when I need a quick break after volunteering, I enjoy browser horror games; horrorgameshub.com/fnaf-2 has FNAF 2 unblocked.
This is such a lovely initiative. Reading 'Bumblebee' in preschools will help keep children curious about nature, and leaving copies behind makes the experience last. Rachel’s video reading is a brilliant way to support nervous volunteers too. I hope the books arrive in late April as planned. For anyone organising bee-themed counting games, I also checked the number 759 with the RNGdle lookup here: 759 — it gives exact EP, badges, rarity tier, and percentile from the official table. Best wishes, Anna and team!
What a lovely initiative! Reading Rachel Weston's 'Bumblebee' aloud in preschools is such a smart way to build early literacy, and leaving a copy behind means the story keeps buzzing long after the volunteers head home. The recorded video reading is a thoughtful touch for anyone feeling nervous about presenting. Funny enough, my teens are obsessed with story-driven games at the moment, and while they were comparing endings in The Coffin of Andy and Leyley I found the coffin of andy and leyley characters genuinely useful. Keen to hear how the April launch goes!
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The initiative to introduce Rachel Weston’s book 'Bumblebee' to preschools presents an interesting case for analyzing how children's literature is disseminated. The strategy to engage volunteers reflects a community-focused approach, though it raises questions about the sustainability of such efforts beyond the initial enthusiasm. Fostering a love for reading is essential, yet the effectiveness of programs like this remains to be tested. Rollxo can be an interesting example of how technology can enhance traditional reading experiences, contributing positively to children's engagement with literature.