Bea's Bees

by Katherine Pryor, Ellie Peterson (Illustrator)

Overview

A perfect blend of story, facts, and humor, wrapped up in a message that encourages children to be socially active in their communities and to fight for their beliefs! Beatrix discovers a wild bumblebee nest on her way home from school and finds herself drawn to their busy world. When her bees mysteriously disappear, Bea hatches a plan to bring them back. Follow along with Bea as she uses her school library to learn facts about bumblebees and why they are critical to the sustainability of our planet. Can Bea inspire her school and community to save the bees? Bees provide us with valuable resources, and some types of bees are in danger of disappearing forever. But ordinary people (and kids!) can help save them. Filled with fascinating facts about bumblebees and ideas to help preserve their environment, Bea's Bees encourages kids to help protect bees and other pollinators. • Includes flower identification guide to species that attract bees to create pollinator gardens • Explains that bees are necessary to grow some of our favorite foods. • Tips for kids on how to spread pollinator gardens with the help of others.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781507300831
Publisher:	Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.
Publication date:	11/01/2024
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	40
File size:	42 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	3 Months to 11 Years

About the Author

Katherine Pryor is an award-winning children’s book author who loves writing about food, gardens, and the natural world. She was inspired to write Bea’s Bees while planting a miniature pollinator meadow in her backyard. Learn more about her at KatherinePryor.com.

Ellie Peterson is a picture book author and illustrator who makes her home in the Pacific Northwest. She enjoys spending time in her pollinator-friendly garden, where she's always on the lookout for Bombus occidentalis. Learn more about her at elliepetersonart.com.

Editorial Reviews

This story offers a great introduction to the important work bees do as pollinators, and Bea teaches us how to plant wildflowers to help feed the bees.

Whole Kids Foundation

This picture book not only shines light on the importance of looking after bumblebees but also has a diverse main character. That said, it is much more than just a message, it is a story too, one that children will enjoy reading, full of beautiful illustrations which add depth and humour.

Picture Book Perfect

Charmingly illustrated by Ellie Peterson, this entertaining and informative story by Katherine Pryor is an especially recommended addition to family, elementary school, and community library Pets/Wildlife picture book collections.

Midwest Book Review

A beautifully illustrated story of the invaluable connections between people and planet. Beatrix shows us all the value of purpose, perseverance, and our humble friend, the bee. This book is a great conversation starter for children (and their parents!).”
- Tami Enright, Executive Director, The Bee Cause Project


"This is the perfect book for budding scientists and S.T.E.M. educators. It tells the inspirational story of a girl who observes a problem with the local bee population and acts on it. Through observations and studies, she comes up with a plan to bring back local bees…that works! Along the way we learn all about bees and why we are beholden to them for much of our food. Make a beeline for Bea’s Bees!"
- Rick Swann, author, Our School Garden!


"A sweet introduction to the magic of science in the natural world, Bea's Bees shows kids they can find answers, solve problems, and make a difference."
-Kelly Jones, author, Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer



“Bea's Bees is everything I look for in a childrens' book — it is delightful, educational, and uplifting! The inquisitive protagonist, Bea, sets a stellar example for children (and their grown ups!) by following her curiosity, investigating the world around her, and taking action to make the world a better place for “her bees.” This book is an absolute treasure, and I would recommend it to any parent, teacher, or school garden educator.”
-Whitney Cohen, Education Director, Life Lab



"Bea's Bees" will buzz in readers hands with its combination of information and sweet storyline. I'll use it when teaching lessons about how "birds and the bees" are still important partners in how we get our food. A school library with "Bea's Bees" alongside Katherine Pryor's other food literacy titles will be humming with happy readers."

-Craig Seasholes, President, Washington Library Association

From the Publisher

05/24/2019

Gr 1–4-Buzz, buzz! A busy beehive creates the soundtrack of Bea's walk home from school. Every day, the child stops to watch the bees fly out and back again, collecting nectar for the others in the hive. Bea loves observing their behavior until one day, an ominous silence indicates to her that the bees are gone. She asks both her science teacher and librarian for answers, but they themselves are unsure. Therefore, Bea takes things into her own hands and sets about bringing the bees back. An empowering story, this book shows readers that one person—no matter the age—can make a big difference. The lovely illustrations are a pleasure to behold, and the bees manage to be realistic and yet not intimidating. While this is a work of fiction, the author and illustrator use true facts about bees and what is happening to them, including a guide for readers to take steps to preserve the bees remaining in the world. A beautiful final touch includes drawings of each wildflower seen in the book accompanied by its appropriate name. VERDICT This informational picture book is a necessary addition to elementary library shelves as an important contribution to the understanding and conservation of bees.-Mary Lanni, formerly of Denver Public Library

School Library Journal