Honeybee: The Busy Life of Apis Mellifera by Candace Fleming, Eric Rohmann
Published by Neal Porter Books on February 4, 2020
ISBN: 0823442853
Pages: 40
Genres: Animals
Format: Picture Book Nonfiction
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This book fills me with absolute awe for honeybees. I thought I knew bees are busy and I thought I knew that they work altruistically and tirelessly for their entire, short, lives for the sake of the hive but, really, I had no idea. The book follows the life of one worker bee, Apis, as she emerges from larvae-hood and embarks on her journey. She immediately starts working and the book follows her from one task to the next and stresses how much work is accomplished before she even leaves the hive to look for nectar. This book is really fascinating and is beautifully illustrated. It’s perfect for younger grades but could also be used for slightly older students (4th-5th grade) looking to learn about bees.

Reviewed by Sarah Maciejewski, Patten Free Library, Bath