Bee & Me
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Picture Book · Ages 2–5 · 2016

Bee & Me

Written and illustrated by Alison Jay

A girl and a bee embark on a journey to save the world.

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32 pages
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In a world without words, a young girl befriends a bee, embarking on a journey that reveals the vital role of these tiny creatures. Through enchanting illustrations, their friendship unfolds, highlighting a simple action every child can take to help conserve nature. As they explore, the story gently underscores the sadness of a world without bees, leaving readers with a hopeful message and a deeper understanding of ecology. What can one small bee teach about saving the planet? Discover the answer in this captivating tale of friendship and conservation.

From the publisher

A beautiful wordless picture book brings a personal note to the plight of the honeybee and offers a message of hope. A little girl befriends a bee that takes her on a journey of discovery, revealing an action that every child can take to aid in conservation. In a wordless story told through enchanting illustrations, Bee & Me tells a tale of friendship and offers an introduction to the ecology of the natural world. Alison Jay’s original artwork brings the story gently to life, pointing out the sadness of a world without bees. An afterword makes clear to readers the important role these endangered insects play.

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Reading age
2–5
Audience
Picture
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about bugs and insectsBooks about beesBooks about the environmentBooks about science and nature
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Book details

Publication
Published
March 14, 2017
First published
January 1, 2016
Publisher
Candlewick
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780763690106

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