You Are a Honey Bee!
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Picture Book · Ages 2–5 · 2023 · Est. 5 min read-aloud

You Are a Honey Bee!

By Laurie Ann Thompson, Jay Fleck (Illustrator)

Book #1 in the Meet Your World series

Discover the secret life of bees and their daily adventures.

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32 pages· 569 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
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Explore the buzzing world of bees in this engaging picture book. Follow their journey from birth to first flight, uncovering their daily tasks like cleaning, feeding, and hive building. This interactive series invites young readers to learn about the fascinating lives of bees and other animals in their environment. Dive into a world where animal habits mirror our own, and discover the wonders of nature right outside your door. With playful art and intriguing facts, this book is a delightful introduction to the busy lives of bees and their role in our world.

From the publisher

The first in an adorable, STEM nonfiction picture book series that encourages very young readers to learn–through gentle interactivity and play–about the animals who share their world Swish, swoosh, fly! You might have heard the words “busy as a bee,” but what do bees actually do each day? Did you know bees clean their rooms, help feed baby bees, and build the hive they live in? From birth to first flight and beyond, discover all that goes into being a bee in this charming picture book, the first in the Meet Your World series. This playful and informative series invites you to take a closer look at the amazing animals that live right alongside you in rural, suburban, and urban landscapes across North America. In each book, words and art inspire you to act out animal actions that are not so different from your own habits. And robust backmatter offers even more facts and fun. From the animals’ families and foods to their environments and behaviors, let’s meet your world! “Of great value . . . Useful . . . Wonderful.” –SLJ

At a glance
Format
Pages
32
Words
569
Reading age
2–5
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD500L
Themes & topics
Books about beesBooks about bugs and insectsBooks about the bodyBooks about the five sensesBooks about science and nature
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.3
F&P level
~N
Publication
Published
April 11, 2023
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780593529690

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