Azuzu is a little bee who is always eager to help his friends. However, he is a bit clumsy and always ends up making mistakes. One day, he crashes into the wall of the hive, creating a huge hole in it. Determined not to make things worse, Azuzu leaves the hive. But before he can get far, he senses that the hive is in danger. Will Azuzu finally be able to step up and help his friends?
Perfect for little readers ages 3–7, this beautifully illustrated story teaches children about courage, resilience, and believing in themselves—even when things go wrong.
A must-have for parents, teachers, and caregivers who want to help kids learn that:
🐝 Everyone makes mistakes
🐝 You can always try again
🐝 Kindness and bravery come in many forms
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Reedsy Discovery. I voluntarily chose to read and post an honest review.
Azuzu is a sweet bee with a big problem: He’s much rounder than the other bees and a bit clumsy. He loves the smell of honey, the glow of the honeycombs, and his friends very much, so Azuzu is always ready to lend a hand; however, his good deeds don’t go as planned, leaving him feeling blue. Even though his bee friends and the queen didn’t make fun of or get mad at him for spilling honey and leaving a big hole in the wall of the honeycomb, Azuzu still felt terrible and decided to go off alone. His reaction was similar to how humans respond when they make a mistake or create a mess, prompting readers to empathize with the bee’s feelings.
Actions have consequences, and unfortunately, the large hole Azuzu made left the hive open for attack. The bee is facing a tough decision: Should he stay away or should he try to help fight off the wasp? Ask kids what they would do if their friends were in danger or what the bee should do.
Azuzu comes across as the story’s underdog. One might look at him and think there’s no way this bee can save the day. Oh, but looks are deceiving, and that’s why we should never judge a book by its cover. Or in the case of this delightful, suspenseful tale, we should never judge a bee by its large size and clumsy nature. How this bee saved the day from a wasp attack was very amusing. Too bad there wasn’t a better image (zoomed out view) of Azuzu’s clever idea. Still, I’m sure the scene will make young readers chuckle.
Azuzu Saves the Day teaches many great lessons. One, mistakes happen to all of us. Two, don’t be ashamed of how you look. Third, we are capable of incredible feats. Fourth, you should never judge someone by how they look. Lastly, help others in distress or call for help.
Azuzu Saves the Day is a suspenseful story with the right amount of humor. The illustrations did overpower the text in a couple of places, but it was still a great read. I agree with the synopsis’s target audience: 3 -7 years.
Heart Rating System:
1 (lowest) and 5 (highest)
Score: ❤❤❤❤
Meet the Author
Kateryna Dronova is a children’s writer who loves turning imagination into playful and heartfelt stories. Growing up surrounded by rich traditions and storytelling, she draws inspiration for her tales that nurture curiosity, courage, and kindness in young readers. Kateryna believes books can spark magic in every child—and she writes to share that wonder.
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