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Doric book for kids - Flora the Foggy Bummer Meets the Foostie-McNasties

Flora the Foggy Bummer Meets the Foostie-McNasties is a children's illustrated storybook written by Karen Barrett-Ayres in Doric verse. 


Flora is a feisty magical bumblebee whose home and natural  habitat in Aberdeenshire is threatened by a tribe of litter louts known as The Foostie-McNasties.


It tells the story of Flora's adventures around Aberdeenshire and features illustrations of local beauty spots such as Benachie, The Duthie Park, Fittie and the banks of the river Dee.


'Foggy bummer' is the Doric word for bumblebee. Flora flies into a rage about the Foostie-McNasties bad behaviour. The books main themes are about littering and the plight of bees.


It comes with a handy Doric-English glossary to help you with any Doric words you might not know. There is also information about the types of bumblebees found in the North-East of Scotland, and what flowers to plant to attract bees into your garden.


The book was written, designed and printed entirely in Aberdeen, Scotland and is printed on paper from sustainable sources, and is FSC accredited.

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Childrens Doric Storybook

Flora the magic bumblebee

Adventures in Aberdeenshire

Flora the magic bumblebee

Bok front cover

Written entirely in Doric verse, it is a beautifully illustrated and educational storybook.

Flora is no ordinary bee

Adventures in Aberdeenshire

Flora the magic bumblebee

Book intro

 Flora the foggy bummer is nae ordinary bee. She lives on the banks o’ the river Dee.

Adventures in Aberdeenshire

Adventures in Aberdeenshire

Adventures in Aberdeenshire

Book map

 When Flora checks out of her cosy bug hotel, she goes on a journey exploring the countryside around Aberdeenshire. 

The Foostie-McNasties

Fleein' ower Bennachie

Adventures in Aberdeenshire

Book character

On her journey she encounters a selfish clan called The Foostie-McNasties.  


Fleein' ower Bennachie

Fleein' ower Bennachie

Fleein' ower Bennachie

Book illustration of Bennachie

The Foostie-McNsties make Flora angry by littering, endangering wildlife and carelessly starting wildfires.

Doon at Fittie

Fleein' ower Bennachie

Fleein' ower Bennachie

Book illustration of bbq at Fittie

Flora teaches The Foostie-McNasties to take their rubbish home with them.

Some Doric words in the story

Illustration of worm saying yuk in Doric

Foggy Bummer

Bumblebee

Reid

Red

Gweed

Good

Scunner

Strong dislike or disgust

Scunnered

Fed-up

Cooshie doo

Pigeon

Save the bees!

Why are bees important?

What can we do to help bees?

Why are bees struggling?

 Honey bees, bumblebees and pollen wasps are important pollinators of flowers, plants and crops, and are an essential part of our ecosystem. 

Why are bees struggling?

What can we do to help bees?

Why are bees struggling?

 Changes in farming techniques have resulted in a dramatic decline in wild flowers, meaning many bumblebee species are struggling to survive.

What can we do to help bees?

What can we do to help bees?

What can we do to help bees?

Plant bee-friendly plants in your garden, cut your grass less often and provide nest sites for wild bees by creating a bug hotel from old wooden pallets and hollow bamboo canes.

Loss of wildflower meadows

What are the main threats to bees?

What can we do to help bees?

Since the 1930s, we have lost more than 97% of the UK's wildflower meadows. 

What are the main threats to bees?

What are the main threats to bees?

What are the main threats to bees?

Pollution, global warming, destruction of natural habitats where wild flowers grow and pesticide sprays are the main threat to bees.

Bees love a herb garden

What are the main threats to bees?

What are the main threats to bees?

Rosemary, Thyme, Sage, Marjoram and Chive are all great plants for bees and they are tasty for us humans too!


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