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Reviewed by Doreen Chombu for Readers' Favorite
Barnabee Gets a B: Barnabee, the Perfectionist is a children's picture book written and illustrated by Cazzy Zahursky. It tells the story of Barnabee, a cute bee who loves math, counting flowers, adding pollen, and multiplying honeycombs. One day, he receives a B on a math test and experiences disappointment and pressure to excel. He works hard to improve his skills but faces further challenges on a subsequent quiz. When his math teacher asks him to solve a problem in front of the entire class, he feels devastated and hopeless. However, his teacher has a talk with him that shows how he can always ask for help whenever he faces a problem, and that he does not have to be perfect all the time.
Barnabee Gets a B is a heartwarming story that teaches children how to calm their nerves and not stress. It helps them open up whenever they are feeling inadequate and less confident in themselves. The book also encourages children to participate in fun activities like sports. Zahursky's creative storytelling brings every character to life, and her combination of math and bee-related terms makes for an engaging reading experience. Barnabee and his swarm mates are adorable characters that young readers will resonate with and enjoy getting to know. The book's colorful illustrations perfectly correspond with the story, making the pages look vibrant and eye-catching. I enjoyed reading this book and believe many children will benefit from it. Overall, it is great work.
