Children's book Author & Illustrator

Bethany Barton

Biography

Bethany Barton had been stung by three bees in her lifetime, but still wishes she could give bees hugs. She lives and works in Los Angeles with her rad husband (named Mike), their awesome son (named Leo), and a vegetable garden full of bees and spides (all named Lucille).

I'm Trying to Love Garbage
I'm Trying to Love Rocks
I'm Trying to Love Math
Give Bees a Chance
I'm Trying to Love Spiders
This Monster Cannot Wait!
33 Minutes
This Monster Needs a Haircut
I'm Trying to Love Garbage
I'm Trying to Love Rocks
I'm Trying to Love Math
Give Bees a Chance
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I'm Trying to Love Garbage
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$1797
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · November 30, 2021

I'm Trying to Love Garbage

By Bethany Barton

Discover the hidden world of garbage and its surprising journey.

40 pages· 1,012 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 196 ratings
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I'm Trying to Love Math

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2019

Discover the surprising fun in math through music, space, and cookies.

Sale price
$858

I'm Trying to Love Spiders

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2015

Can you overcome your fear of spiders and see their fascinating side? Discover the humor and facts within.

I'm Trying to Love Rocks

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2020

Discover why rocks are the unsung heroes of our world.

I'm Trying to Love Garbage

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2021

Discover the hidden world of garbage and its surprising journey.

Give Bees a Chance

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2017

Discover why bees are vital and how they sweeten our world without a sting.

This Monster Cannot Wait!

Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2013

A monster's impatience clashes with the wait for a camping trip.

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Book Stats

7

Authored

5

Illustrated

1

Collaborators

Picture books

7

Chapter books

1

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All Bethany Barton Books

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Give Bees a Chance
Sale price
$1699

Give Bees a Chance

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2017

Discover why bees are vital and how they sweeten our world without a sting.

Sale price
$858

I'm Trying to Love Spiders

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2015

Can you overcome your fear of spiders and see their fascinating side? Discover the humor and facts within.

33 Minutes

Chapter Book · Ages 9–13 · 2013

A friendship faces a countdown to conflict. Will it survive?

This Monster Needs a Haircut

Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2012

A monster's wild hair becomes a problem he can't ignore.

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Collaborators

The authors and illustrators who share the credits across Bethany Barton's books.

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Todd Hasak-Lowy

Author / 1 shared book

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