A bee-utiful introduction to the fun of beekeeping. Daphne is excited to build and maintain her first beehives. In the process she learns how important bees are to the environment. Ten-year-old Daphne is abuzz with excitement! She's learning the ins and outs of beekeeping from her grandmother. Together they assemble hive boxes, set up a colony, tend the colony and gather honey. Told in a simple, straightforward manner, this beautifully illustrated informational storybook is an excellent introduction to the many aspects of beekeeping. It includes lots of useful information, bee facts and more, all wrapped up in a story that celebrates the connection between grandparent and grandchild.
Key Selling Points
• A young girl and her grandmother work together to set up her first beehive.
• Simple, straightforward information about beekeeping and the importance of bees to the environment.
• A gentle story that celebrates intergenerational sharing of knowledge.
• The author is an experienced beekeeper and former teacher with a passion for sharing knowledge.
• The illustrator's most recent book included on the Globe and Mail's top 100 books of 2020.
• The author is a member of a large international community of women beekeepers.
• Includes "bee facts" and a few bee jokes/puns as well.
Daphne's Bees is a gently educational story which contains lessons beyond beekeeping. Beekeepers know the sweetest tasting honey comes fresh from a beehive-this book is honey from the hive! It reminds readers of all ages of the special connection between us and our environment, as well as the importance of family, sharing, and time spent together. I am glad for this book as it will introduce beekeeping to new generations into the future." Little Daphne has had a loving education, working beside her beekeeping grandmother. She is full of excitement as her birthday arrives, because she knows her gift will include beekeeping equipment to start her own colony. While they follow this exciting journey with Daphne, readers are smartly educated about the importance of honey bees, generational beekeeping, and a love for nature. Children, parents, and grandparents alike, will enjoy this smart story about the love between grandparent and grandchild, and a passion passed on to another generation. It is something I hope to do with my own grandson some day Dempsey, debut author and past president of the Newfoundland and Labrador Beekeeping Association, opens the buzzy world of beekeeping to young readers. Nature is a wise teacher, and Daphne's Bees offers a crash course in teamwork, conservation, and caring for your community. Bursting with information, this book is a gentle story that celebrates the bond between a young girl and her grandmother, while also conveying the genuine awe and wonder the bees enkindle in both beekeepers. [...] Veselina Tomova's vibrantly hued and richly textured illustrations magnificently depict Daphne's excitement as well as the intricate world of the bees and the hive. Lush and light-infused, the images bring to life the beauty of the landscape and capture a sense of quiet joy.
