Green Jolene and the Backyard Bees

Written by Wendy Mass · Illustrated by Billy Yong

Part of the Green Jolene series

A young girl must find a way to save bees when her garden plan is thwarted.

3.9/5 Goodreads · 21 ratings

112 pages

$14.99Save 7%

In stock. Also at Amazon or Bookshop.

Bookroo's summary

Third grader Jolene Greenfield, known for her big ideas, faces a challenge when her plan to save bees by creating a pollinator garden hits a snag. With her mom halting her yard-digging efforts, Jolene must devise a new strategy. As she navigates hungry deer, complaining neighbors, and unexpected obstacles, Jolene wonders if her green dreams will crumble or bloom into something extraordinary. With the help of friends and neighbors, can Jolene find a way to make a difference for the bees and the planet?

From the publisher

This illustrated chapter book series by New York Times best-selling author Wendy Mass is perfect for kids who are inspired by Greta Thunberg and love Beverly Cleary’s Beezus and Ramona and other classics like Ivy &amp; Bean and Clementine. This story may begin with a worm, but it’s really about bees. Jolene Greenfield is digging up her front yard. Why? Well, she got the idea when she learned something very important: bees are dying! There is so much she didn’t know about bees! Like how they help plants grow. And as land is developed, the areas where bees find pollen is being destroyed. When Jolene’s mom stops her from digging up the front yard for a garden to attract bees, Jolene must come up with a new plan to help them. But it’s a pretty big problem. Is this one even Green Jolene can’t solve? It’s a good thing she has neighbors and friends to help. This book is part of the Disney Planet Possible Books program, aiming to inspire and empower young readers to take care of planet Earth through amazing stories and kid-friendly environmental activities.

At a glance