Bee Without Wings

By Amberlea Williams

A girl befriends a wingless bee, discovering friendship's power and facing inevitable loss.

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40 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Sasha discovers a wingless bee in her garden and vows to help it survive. Alongside her cat, Molly, she forms an unexpected bond with Bea the bee. As they share a summer of joy, Sasha learns that true friendship doesn't require wings to soar. But when it's time to say goodbye, Sasha must find a way to honor her tiny friend. This touching tale explores the beauty of friendship and the heartache of loss, inviting young readers to reflect on life's fleeting moments and the impact of love. Will Sasha's tribute to Bea inspire others to cherish their connections?

From the publisher

An unexpected friendship between a girl and a wingless bee warmly teaches young readers about friendship and loss in this heartfelt tale for fans of Charlotte’s Web and The Honeybee. Finding a bumble bee without wings in her garden, Sasha is determined to help it survive, leading to an unexpected friendship. Sasha, Molly the cat, and Bea the bee share a joyful summer together and discover that you don’t need wings to fly. When the time comes to say goodbye to Bea, Sasha finds a meaningful way to honor the life of her tiny friend. The Bee Without Wings is a timeless story of friendship and loss for young readers, beautifully illustrated by author Amberlea Williams. This warm tale includes an activity for creating a bee pollinator garden, along with information on how to care for early spring bees.

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