Do you ever wonder what bees are good for, anyway? Bennie does, for there is nothing he hates more than getting stung by one.
But his Aunt Beatrice is about to answer this questionâŚJoin Bennie as Aunt Beatrice introduces him to the amazing world of honey bees.
What Are Bees Good For, Anyway? is a delightful childrenâs picture book that highlights the important role honey bees play in our ecosystem, while encouraging children to explore the interconnectedness of our environment. Filled with humor, warmth, and valuable lessons, this book is a perfect addition to any library or home.
Do you ever wonder what bees are good for, anyway? Bennie does, for there is nothing he hates more than getting stung by one.
But his Aunt Beatrice is about to answer this questionâŚJoin Bennie as Aunt Beatrice introduces him to the amazing world of honey bees.
What Are Bees Good For, Anyway? is a delightful childrenâs picture book that highlights the important role honey bees play in our ecosystem, while encouraging children to explore the interconnectedness of our environment. Filled with humor, warmth, and valuable lessons, this book is a perfect addition to any library or home.
Being stung by a bee is no laughing matter, which Bennie learned the hard way. Luckily, he didn't have an allergic reaction to the sting like his brother, Lennie, did. However, this painful encounter did make Bennie ask, "What are bees good for, anyway?"Â
Bennie's Aunt Beatrice is a beekeeper and educates her nephew on a honeybee's importance. She explains that bees make the honey Bennie loves to spread on his toast. Aunt Beatrice informs him and the readers, "A honeybee produces about one twelfth of a teaspoon of honey in its entire lifetime." For young readers who can't visualize that minuscule amount, consider turning this into a math lesson using a teaspoon and string to make 12 equal parts.Â
Follow Bennie and his aunt outside as they observe bees in their natural habitat. Discover why bees fly in circles and how their "dances" allow them to communicate with fellow honeybees. Readers will learn why bees buzz so loudly with fun facts they'll want to share with others! The section on a honey's anatomy features a beautiful labeled drawing and a paragraph giving information that might be new to most children.
As you read the story, Aunt Beatrice shares the importance bees have on our ecosystem, and every drop of information makes Benny appreciate them more and more. He discovered that while the sting hurt, Benny was not the only one who suffered consequences. How the bee was affected by the poke might stun listeners.Â
Benny learned MANY facts about bees and was eager to share them at the dinner table that night. After your child reads the storybook, I'm sure they'll be anxious to share their newfound knowledge with their family and friends, too. I learned that bees are so light that it takes 4,000 of them to equal one pound. WOW!
There were editing mistakes, and the font choice made commas and periods resemble one another. However, that aside, I was impressed with all the details about honeybees and recommend parents and educators share this with their children or students.Â
Review submitted on 9/11/23.