Are You a Bee?

Written by Judy Allen · Illustrated by Tudor Humphries

Part of the Backyard Books series

A young bee navigates hive life and its challenges.

4.5/7 Bookroo expert·4.0/5 Goodreads · 162 ratings

32 pages· 772 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud· ~440L

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Bookroo's summary

In a bustling hive, a young honeybee embarks on its journey, facing the trials of hive life. As it learns its role in the bee community, discover the fascinating parallels between bee and human life. Will this bee thrive amidst the hive's demands? Dive into a vibrant world where every day is an adventure, and uncover the secrets of these industrious insects.

From the publisher

Backyard Books: Are You a Bee? by Judy Allen with illustrations by Tudor Humphries shows that–from the perspective of a honeybee–the backyard is a busy place. A young bee faces many challenges as it takes its place in the hive and joins in the work of the bee community.

At a glance

Format: Paperback
Pages: 32
Words: 772
Reading age: 5–8
Audience: Picture
Lexile: ~440L

Themes & topics

Books about bees Books about bugs and insects

What readers & critics say

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4.5

“This book is really informative and filled with fun facts about bees. It starts out by going through the lifecycle of a bee, which becomes the storyline.”

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