Written by Lori Mortenson
Illustrated by Cris Arbo
32 page picture book, Ages 4-8
Mornign light,
Warm and bright.
In the trees,
Honeybees!
The bees have a busy day ahead, and we get to tag along for an insider's look into the lives of these amazing creatures.
Each spread pairs a poetic stanza with a paragraph that shares more details about the actions taking place in each of the lovely illustrations. Did you know that a scout bee searches out flowers rich with nectar and pollen? When he finds the perfect ones, he returns to the colony to lead the other bees to their new found treasure.
Many bees make their homes inside the trunks of hollowed out trees. This much I already knew, but what I didn't know was that these resourceful bees use tree sap to seal any holes or cracks in their home. Genius!
The poetry and prose of this book work well to capture the interest of young audiences, but readers of all ages are sure to be fascinated by these creatures and gain an even greater appreciation for their importance in our lives. This book would make a nice addition to any classroom unit on insects, the honeybee life cycle or animal families. Buzz on over to your local library or bookstore and take a peek for yourself.
Lori Mortensen is the author of several picture books and graphic novels for children, including Cowpoke Clyde & Dirty Dawg, Paul Revere's Ride and The Monster Card Mystery. Prior to becoming a writer, Lori’s jobs included dance education, word processing, being a sign language interpreter and working as a substitute high school teacher. Lori is an instructor with the Institute of Children’s Literature where she has helped hundreds of adult writers improve their writing. She currently lives in Northern California with her family, cats, and pet python. Her latest book, In The Trees, Honeybees with Dawn Publications was released in March, 2009.
This book was reviewed by Kim Hutmacher and is part of the Nonfiction Monday Round-up posted at Chicken Spaghetti.
Looks cute! Looks like it would BEE a great addition to a classroom or for summer reading!
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