Bees are native to every continent except Antarctica, so most kids can relate learning about them to real-life bee sightings. Bees aren\u2019t just insects, though \u2014 their hardworking collaborative habits and unique role as the earth\u2019s busiest pollinators set them apart. Books are perfect tools for building kids\u2019 appreciation of and knowledge about bees. Check out this list of buzz-worthy bee books for kids of all ages. <\/p>\n
no no 9781536235043 Bee <\/i> by Maggie Li <\/p>\n
Honoring toddlers\u2019 developmental levels \u2014 including their tiny attention spans \u2014 while exposing them to factual information is a balancing act. This author has a knack for using simple language to explain big concepts like pollination and how honeybees work together to make honey. Plus, the book design and illustrations are perfectly adorable. <\/p>\n
9781536228588 Maisy Loves Bees <\/i> by Lucy Cousins <\/p>\n
Young readers can learn so much alongside Maisy in this straightforward and colorful board book. Maisy loves to garden and celebrates the bees that help her plants thrive. With different text options, you can read just the simple story to younger toddlers or include the factual information about bees for older readers. Either way, this touchstone book encourages young children to notice bees in their environment.<\/p>\n
9780744083118 Adventures with Finn and Skip: Bee <\/i> by Brendan Kearney <\/p>\n
Much-loved characters Fisherman Finn and his faithful dog Skip head out for a picnic with Finn\u2019s grandchildren. However, they\u2019re surprised when bees swarm them for their delicious spread. The buzzing bees lead them to meet a beekeeper. She teaches them \u2014 and readers \u2014 about these fascinating creatures and how to help them. <\/p>\n
REALTED: 4 Reasons To Adore the Adventures with Finn and Skip Series<\/a><\/p>\n 9781524715267 Bee: A Peek-Through Picture Book <\/i> by Britta Teckentrup <\/p>\n All the Peek-Through Picture Books are delightful, and this one is particularly lovely. Hexagonal die-cuts follow one bee on her visits to flowers and trees, collecting nectar and moving pollen. Then, it\u2019s back to the hive to gather her sisters and lead them to continue the same work. Younger readers will enjoy the bright, beautiful illustrations, and older readers will learn more about a bee\u2019s work. (This title is also available in board book format<\/a>!)<\/p>\n 9781536220452 Bee <\/i> by Charlotte Voake <\/p>\n What\u2019s it like to be a bee? This story whimsically answers a young bee-loving boy\u2019s questions. He puts on a magic bee suit and meets honeybees Beatrice and Bella, who take him on an extraordinary adventure. Children will fly along with him in their imaginations to the hive, farms, fields, and cities as they learn how \u201cevery flower counts\u201d for bees.<\/p>\n 9781465465535 The Bee Book <\/i> by Charlotte Milner <\/p>\n This engaging nonfiction ode to bees\u2019 unique and amazing work sends a strong message about the importance of bee conservation. Infographic-style illustrations invite readers to learn more. The organized sections and a robust table of contents let children flip straight to the sections that pique their interest. (Fly over to 10 Reasons Why Bees Are Worth Buzzing About<\/a>, shared by this author, to learn cool bee facts!) <\/p>\n 9780593113721 Give Bees a Chance <\/i> by Bethany Barton <\/p>\n Do bee sightings elicit squeals of fear from the kids in your life? This book goes out to all the young readers who feel skeptical about these buzzing critters. Comic book-style illustrations share facts about types of bees, bee bodies, how honey is made, and pollination. <\/p>\n 9780763676483 Flight of the Honey Bee <\/i> by Raymond Huber, illustrated by Brian Lovelock <\/p>\n This engaging narrative nonfiction title explains the different jobs within a honeybee hive in memorable, kid-friendly terms: cleaner, babysitter, builder, guard, scout, and harvester. The story follows a scout\u2019s journey in mesmerizing detail. Readers will root for Scout to return safely to her sister bees and spread the news of the flower field she found. <\/p>\n 9781682636732 The King of Bees <\/i> by Lester L. Laminack, illustrated by Jim LaMarche <\/p>\n Henry lives in the lush South Carolina Lowcountry with his Aunt Lilla, a professional beekeeper. Reading this story feels like sitting on a stump with Henry, watching Aunt Lilla work, and learning from her expertise. When it seems like the bees might leave Aunt Lilla\u2019s hive, Henry bravely does what he can to help. It\u2019s sure to inspire some future beekeepers. <\/p>\n 9780593374566 The Bees of Notre-Dame<\/i> by Meghan P. Browne, illustrated by E.B. Goodale <\/p>\n We think of bees as part of natural landscapes, but this true story introduces children to a notable example of urban beekeeping. When a fire threatened to damage the iconic Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris in 2019, committed beekeeper Sibyle Moulin thought first of the hives she tended on the cathedral roof. Readers will be on the edge of their seats and relieved to learn that the bees prevailed, a metaphor for their and the cathedral\u2019s resilience. <\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" These kids’ books about bees are great tools for building appreciation of and knowledge about these important pollinators. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":105262,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[1175],"coauthors":[1053],"class_list":["post-105253","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized","tag-animals-and-nature","ages_stages-baby-toddler","ages_stages-pre-k","ages_stages-growing-reader"],"yoast_head":"\nYou might also like:<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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