Biographical Note: Katherine Pryor is an award-winning children's book author who enjoys watching bees buzz in her Seattle backyard. Ellie Peterson is a writer, illustrator, and science teacher in the Seattle area. Brief Description: "Beatrix discovers a wild bumblebee nest on her way home from school and finds herself drawn to their busy world. When her bees mysteriously disappear, Bea hatches a plan to bring them back. Can Bea inspire her school and community to save the bees? Bees provide us with valuable resources, and some types of bees are in danger of disappearing forever. But ordinary people (and kids!) can help save them. Filled with fascinating facts about bumblebees and ideas to help preserve their environment, Bea's bees encourages kids to help protect bees and other pollinators."--Publisher's description. Description for Sales People: Provides facts about bumblebees and how to preserve their environment. Explains that bees are necessary to grow some of our favorite foods. Encourages kids to plant pollinator gardens to protect bees. Review Quotes: An empowering story, this book shows readers that one person--no matter the age--can make a big difference. The lovely illustrations are a pleasure to behold, and the bees manage to be realistic and yet not intimidating. While this is a work of fiction, the author and illustrator use true facts about bees and what is happening to them, including a guide for readers to take steps to preserve the bees remaining in the world. A beautiful final touch includes drawings of each wildflower seen in the book accompanied by its appropriate name.VERDICT This informational picture book is a necessary addition to elementary library shelves as an important contribution to the understanding and conservation of bees--School Library Journal Review Quotes: [T]he final page of labeled wildflowers is a lovely and useful finish.--Kirkus Reviews Review Quotes: This story offers a great introduction to the important work bees do as pollinators, and Bea teaches us how to plant wildflowers to help feed the bees.--Whole Kids Foundation Review Quotes: This picture book not only shines light on the importance of looking after bumblebees but also has a diverse main character. That said, it is much more than just a message, it is a story too, one that children will enjoy reading, full of beautiful illustrations which add depth and humour.--Picture Book Perfect Review Quotes: Charmingly illustrated by Ellie Peterson, this entertaining and informative story by Katherine Pryor is an especially recommended addition to family, elementary school, and community library Pets/Wildlife picture book collections.--Midwest Book Review, Children's Bookwatch Publisher Marketing: Beatrix discovers a wild bumblebee nest on her way home from school and finds herself drawn to their busy world. When her bees mysteriously disappear, Bea hatches a plan to bring them back. Can Bea inspire her school and community to save the bees? Bees provide us with valuable resources, and some types of bees are in danger of disappearing forever. But ordinary people (and kids!) can help save them. Filled with fascinating facts about bumblebees and ideas to help preserve their environment, Bea's Bees encourages kids to help protect bees and other pollinators. - Includes flower identification guide to species that attract bees to create pollinator gardens! Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 01/15/2019 (EAN 9780764356995, Hardcover) School Library Journal 05/24/2019 pg. 1 (EAN 9780764356995, Hardcover) Contributor Bio:Pryor, Katherine Katherine Pryor is an award-winning children's book author who loves writing about food, gardens, and the natural world. She was inspired to write Bea's Bees while planting a miniature pollinator meadow in her backyard. Learn more about her at KatherinePryor.com. Contributor Bio:Peterson, Ellie Ellie Peterson is a picture book author and illustrator who makes her home in the Pacific Northwest. She enjoys spending time in her pollinator-friendly garden, where she's always on the lookout for Bombus occidentalis. Learn more about her at elliepetersonart.com. Author: Pryor, KatherinePublisher: Schiffer KidsBinding: HardcoverPub Date: 2019-03-28BISAC: Juvenile Fiction|Science & Nature|Environment|Juvenile Fiction|Animals|Insects, Spiders, etc.|Juvenile Fiction|Social Themes|Activism & Social JusticeSubjects: Picture books|Bees|ConservationWeight: 0.95 lbsISBN: 9780764356995ASIN: -SKU: SP-9780764356995
