Cover of Buster’s Listening Walk

Bugville Jr.

Buster’s Listening Walk

A Morning Mystery Told in Twigs, Leaves, and Song

By R. Stanek (Robert Stanek)

About the story

A puzzling noise leads Buster from Bee House toward Bugville Park. At first, his excited buzzing covers the clues, so he creates enough stillness to notice whether each sound is near or far, loud or soft.

With Mom Bee accompanying him, Buster identifies a repeating sequence: a twig tapping, leaves rustling, and a bird chirping. His quiet investigation turns an ordinary morning into a rich discovery filled with rhythm and detail.

Catalog group
Current / next generation
Age band
3-6
Series
Bugville Jr.
Edition identity
ISBN 9781666004076
Buster BeeBee HouseBugville Parkrhythmchirpsrustlingattentiondistancevolume

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