Stinger

The Angriest Buzz In The Backyard

Written by Steven Doornbos

🐝 One little wasp. One giant temper. One unforgettable story.

Meet Stinger—the tiniest, buzziest, most dramatically angry wasp in the entire backyard.

He doesn’t want to have such a bad temper…

…but somehow every fluttering leaf, bouncing squirrel, spilled lemonade, barking dog, garden gnome, and especially every human he sees manages to push him right to the edge of a full-blown buzz meltdown.

The problem?

Stinger isn’t mean.

He actually has a really big heart.

He just has a very bad temper… and absolutely no idea what to do about it.

Filled with laugh-out-loud moments, wildly expressive illustrations, backyard chaos, unexpected friendships, and one hilariously determined wasp trying to become a better version of himself, Stinger: The Angriest Buzz In The Backyardis a joyful story about emotions, patience, kindness, and learning how to laugh at yourself—even when you’re furious.

Perfect for children who are:

• buzzing with BIG feelings
• learning how to manage frustration
• full of energy, humor, and imagination
• animal and bug lovers
• fans of silly characters and unforgettable adventures

Inside you’ll discover:

🐝 A lovable wasp named Stinger with a famously terrible temper
🌼 Gorgeous full-color illustrated story pages
😂 Humor-filled storytelling kids will want to hear again and again
❤️ Gentle lessons about self-control, kindness, and friendship
🎁 A beautiful keepsake gift book for storytime, birthdays, classrooms, or bedtime reading

Whether your child laughs at Stinger… cheers for Stinger… or sees a little of themselves in Stinger…

this is one backyard adventure they won’t forget.

Because even the angriest little buzz can still have the biggest heart.