Roonie B. Moonie: Lost and Alone

{"hero_section": {"headline": "Brave Bee Learns Safety Lessons", "subheadline": "Help your little explorer navigate the big, buzzing world with confidence."}, "the_vision": {"quote": "In a panic, Roonie dropped his favorite flashlight and didn't stop buzzing his little wings until he was safely out of the dark, scary log.", "context": "This story vividly portrays the immediate fear and subsequent resourcefulness required when a child faces the unknown alone. It validates the importance of parental guidance while celebrating a child's ability to self-regulate under pressure."}, "therapeutic_guide": {"title": "For Building Intuition and Trusting Feelings", "core_utility": "Teaches children the value of listening to their 'gut feeling' (intuition) as a primary safety mechanism.", "conversation_starters": ["What did Roonie do when he felt scared inside the dark log?", "How did Roonie know the bird wasn't a safe stranger, even though it offered help?", "What are three tools (like Roonie's flashlight) you keep in your 'explorer backpack' for tricky situations?"]}, "visual_style_guide": {"mood_board": "Warm, Whimsical, High-Contrast", "color_palette": ["#FFD700", "#38761D", "#4A2C2A"], "art_direction": "Illustrations should feature soft, fuzzy textures for the bees, juxtaposed with deep, inky blacks and dramatic lighting inside the hollow log to emphasize the danger and then return to bright, sun-drenched garden scenes."}, "social_share": {"instagram": "Roonie B. Moonie learned the hard way: sometimes the best exploration means listening to Mom! \ud83d\udc1d From buzzing excitement to scary shadows, this story is a perfect way to talk to your kids about trusting their instincts. #BeeBrave", "hashtags": ["#RoonieBMoonie", "#KidsSafety", "#IntuitionForKids"]}, "reviews_and_awards": {"reader_praise": ["About the author Follow authors for new release and deal updates, plus improved recommendations. See updates from all followed authors in Your Books. Janan Cain Follow Janan Cain Janan (Koutny) Cain grew up in Darien, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago. As a young girl, she loved going to her dad\u2019s office (he had a display graphics business) and drawing with the professional tools found there: artist\u2019s markers and huge paper tablets. Her mother was always involved in various craft projects, such as ceramics, decoupage and toll painting. There was never a question in Janan\u2019s mind as to the career she\u2019d pursue. After high school she earned an Associate of Arts degree in Visual Communications at the Art Institute of Colorado in Denver. Janan started out as a graphic designer in 1982 doing keyline and paste-up. She was employed by various design studios around Chicago and Colorado Springs before getting seriously interested in illustration as a career. Eventually she landed at Tom Cain Design (who was to become her future father-law), a package design studio outside Chicago. Tom encouraged Janan to hone her illustration skills in her spare time on the job, and ultimately she became a full-time illustrator. Janan\u2019s artwork spans a broad range of projects, from corporate campaigns and consumer packaging, to branding and communication design for Fortune 500 companies. Janan worked with many different techniques, including pen and ink, pastels, gouache, acrylics, airbrush, colored pencil, scratchboard and computer illustration. In 1993, Janan had her first daughter, Emily, and stopped working full-time. Around the time her second daughter, Isabella, was two years old, Janan wanted to teach them words for their emotions but couldn\u2019t find any good books for young children dealing with that topic. Being an illustrator, she decided to create her own book and the idea for The Way I Feel was born. The Way I Feel is among the best-selling children\u2019s picture books of all time winning numerous awards and accolades. Janan has since focused her energies on drawing and illustration, and currently practices freelance design and illustration from her studio overlooking her garden in Riverside, Illinois. Janan loves to garden and spend time with her family which includes her spoiled cocker spaniel, Oliver. Her true passion (or obsession) is riding her horse, Finn. She and Finn have begun showing dressage and hope to have many years together riding trails and winning ribbons. Top reviews from the United States Amanda Neary", "(11) 4.0 on Goodreads 21 ratings See all languages and editions Roonie B. Moonie yearns to be a great explorer like his hero, Christopher Columblebee. But, while exploring one day, he wanders into a dark, unfamiliar place and finds himself in one scary situation after another. Approached by a suspicious stranger offering to help, Roonie must rely on his mother's guidance and on his instincts to keep himself safe. Will he be lured away by a stranger? Will he find his way back home? How does he decide who can be trusted? Janan Cain's delightfully illustrated story helps children understand the importance of following safety rules, staying calm, and trusting their feelings. Editorial Reviews About the Author Like Roonie B. Moonie, Janan Cain enjoys exploring the sights, scents, and sounds of nature. The many varieties of flowers surrounding her studio provide ongoing inspiration for her delightful illustrations. Janan's first children's book, The Way I Feel, has sold over 1,500,000 copies in hardback, paperback and boardbook editions, making it one of the best selling children's books of all time. Designed to help children better express their emotions and feelings, this treasure has received numerous accolades since its publication in 2000. Product details Publisher \u200f : \u200e Illumination Arts Publishing Company Publication date \u200f : \u200e December 31, 2007 Edition \u200f : \u200e First Edition Language \u200f : \u200e English Print length \u200f : \u200e 32 pages ISBN-10 \u200f : \u200e 0974019089 ISBN-13 \u200f : \u200e 978-0974019086 Item Weight \u200f : \u200e 14.7 ounces Reading age \u200f : \u200e 4 - 8 years Dimensions \u200f : \u200e 9.25 x 0.5 x 10 inches Grade level \u200f : \u200e Preschool - 2 Best Sellers Rank: #4,861,606 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #4,727 in Children's Bug & Spider Books (Books) #22,141 in Children's Books on Emotions & Feelings (Books) Customer Reviews: 5.0", "Bee-Not-Wildered, Find Your Way Home! Children need to rove and play outdoors and explore new vistas. Roonie B. Moonie, a bee-child, is brave and foresightful and ready to take on the world. Like every little kid, he loves to roam, so his wise mother reviews a few salient points before he goes out into the world. Unlike many a hero, he actually hears and remembers his mother's advice, which proves timely when he gets in trouble. Roonie gets lost for a time inside a hollow log. It gets worse when a strange bird offers to help Roonie find his mother; but he holds fast to his Mum's advice and avoids another pitfall. More than a story and pictures of inimitable charm, the great strength of this book is how it offers models for for coping with potentially dangerous situations. This inventive romp will help both children and their grownups to reinforce teachings for what to do when lost, or when strangers are \"too friendly\". Shan"], "editorial_reviews": [""]}, "author_bio": "Like Roonie B. Moonie, Janan Cain enjoys exploring the sights, scents, and sounds of nature. The many varieties of flowers surrounding her studio provide ongoing inspiration for her delightful illustrations.\n\nJanan's first children's book, The Way I Feel, has sold over 1,500,000 copies in hardback, paperback and boardbook editions, making it one of the best selling children's books of all time. Designed to help children better express their emotions and feelings, this treasure has received numerous accolades since its publication in 2000.", "product_specs": {}, "general_audience_layer": {"narrative": "Roonie B. Moonie yearns to be a great explorer like his hero, Christopher Columblebee. But, while exploring one day, he wanders into a dark, unfamiliar place and finds himself in one scary situation after another. Approached by a suspicious stranger offering to help, Roonie must rely on his mother's guidance and on his instincts to keep himself safe. Janan Cain's delightfully illustrated story helps children understand the importance of following safety rules, staying calm, and trusting their feelings."}}

Roonie B. Moonie yearns to be a great explorer like his hero, Christopher Columblebee. But, while exploring one day, he wanders into a dark, unfamiliar place and finds himself in one scary situation after another. Approached by a suspicious stranger offering to help, Roonie must rely on his mother's guidance and on his instincts to keep himself safe. Janan Cain's delightfully illustrated story helps children understand the importance of following safety rules, staying calm, and trusting their feelings.