What Time Is It, Buster Bee? A Bug’s Guide to Days, Hours, and Moments That Matter

Universal Story Edition

Celebrating 20 years of Bugville Critters. Hand-painted watercolors.
What is time, anyway? Buster Bee is ready to find out.

When Buster Bee asks, “What makes a day... a day?” his family, friends, and teacher help him discover more than just minutes and hours—they help him find the magic in every moment.

From tick-tocking stopwatches to daydreams about flying clocks, this gentle and funny story turns one little bee’s curiosity into a joyful adventure through time. Along the way, Buster learns about:
• Day and night
• Hours, minutes, and seconds
• Days of the week
• Expressions like “your time to shine” and “give me a second!”

With friendly illustrations, rhythmic language, and just enough buzziness to make it a perfect classroom or bedtime read, this heartwarming picture book helps young readers grasp the basics of time—while celebrating the everyday wonders around them.

Why Families & Teachers Love It:
• Supports early learning about time concepts (day/night, hours, weeks)
• Helps kids understand time-related expressions
• Great for grades K–2 / ages 4–8
• Easy to read aloud, with natural discussion moments
• SEL themes: curiosity, confidence, mindfulness

A Note from R. Stanek:
“Some lessons are quiet ones. This story is about learning how to notice what time really means—not just numbers on a clock, but the beauty of a single moment. I wrote this for every young reader who asks big questions and finds joy in the answers. May Buster Bee remind you to pause, wonder, and smile at the passing of each new day.” — R. Stanek

Perfect for bedtime. Perfect for classrooms. Perfect for every curious little bug who’s ever wondered what time really is.
Because every second counts when you're growing up.