Description Story Summary Bibi and Buddy, two little characters who complain a lot and often behave without manners, come to visit their Uncle Buzby the bee. Uncle Buzby—who once ignored the rules of his town and acted however he pleased, only to learn the importance of "rules" the hard way in You Are Special (from the Hermie & Friends series on Rules)—now asks Hermie and his friends for help in teaching his nephew and niece, Bibi and Buddy, the importance of good manners. After experiencing a dreamlike adventure where everyone around them behaves rudely and selfishly, Bibi and Buddy come to realize on their own that they must learn to mind their manners. Author: Max Lucado Named one of the most influential Christian writers of our time by Christianity Today, Max Lucado is one of America's leading evangelical pastors. Known for his "wonderfully imaginative wit" and "clear yet profound insight," he has been writing about the Gospel for the past 25 years. Guided by his life's principle of crafting words that are "memorable," "comforting to the weary," and "encouraging for a hopeful life," he has published a wide range of works—including sermon collections, essays, and children's stories—that are beloved by 70 million readers worldwide. He has been a bestselling author with the Christian Booksellers Association (CBA) and Amazon.com, and has received the Gold Medallion Award from the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association (ECPA) a remarkable seven times. Born in the United States, he studied mass communications and biblical studies, and currently serves at Oak Hills Church in San Antonio, Texas. His books published in Korea include I Met Jesus in My Neighborhood, God Never Gives Up on You in Any Moment of Life, and God Uses You Even When the World Turns Away, among many others. Illustrations: Gluewox Animation Translator: Kim Ju-sung A graduate of Seoul National University, Kim Ju-sung currently works as a professional translator. His translated works include How to Be a Good Parent, Revival, A Festival of the Spirit (both published by Duranno), Intercessory Prayer That Moves Heaven and Earth (Bethany Publishing), Rick Warren's Road to Recovery (International Discipleship Training Institute), and A Life Beyond the Ordinary (Sarang Plus), among others. Publisher's Review ★ A story about manners, told by master storyteller Max Lucado through the beloved characters of Hermie & Friends - Rather than preaching directly, the story unfolds with humor and logic at a child's eye level, allowing young readers to absorb the lesson naturally and on their own. ★ A 3D Animated Character Picture Book - Familiar characters bring lively humor that truly resonates with young children. Through the 3D animated insect characters of Hermie & Friends, Max Lucado speaks warmly to children of the digital age. Hermie and his friends aren't superheroes with special powers or glamorous stars—but in God's eyes, they are already lovable just as they are, each one a 'masterpiece in progress' shaped by God's own hands. The Hermie & Friends series has remained a cherished companion for children over the years, standing out as one of the few character-driven picture book series to earn such a lasting place in Christian children's literature. ★ Includes a Skit Video and English Audio CD The accompanying CD includes a short video featuring the Hermie & Friends characters, a Read-Along Story that lets children listen to the English text, the theme song ("Bee-Have Song"), and a computer screensaver image. The Popularity of Hermie & Friends in the United States Since the release of Hermie, A Common Caterpillar (Korean title: You Are the Best Masterpiece) in 2003, the series has continued to grow in popularity across the United States. The unique concept of 3D animated insect characters has captured the hearts of children everywhere, earning the series numerous awards: 2003: Dove Awards / Telly Awards 2005: #1 on the Nielsen SoundScan Charts 2006: The Kid Power Awards 2007: #1 on the Nielsen SoundScan Charts ★ Features of This Book Written by America's leading Christian children's author, Max...