You Are a Honey Bee!, Laurie Ann Thompson
You Are a Honey Bee!, Laurie Ann Thompson
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You Are a Honey Bee!

Author: Laurie Ann Thompson

Narrator: Robin Miles

Unabridged: 15 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 04/11/2023

Synopsis

The first in an adorable, STEM nonfiction picture book series that encourages very young readers to learn—through gentle interactivity and play—about the animals who share their world. Adapted for audio!

Swish, swoosh, fly! You might have heard the words “busy as a bee," but what do bees actually do each day? Did you know bees clean their rooms, help feed baby bees, and build the hive they live in? From birth to first flight and beyond, discover all that goes into being a bee in this charming picture book, the first in the Meet Your World series.

This playful and informative series invites you to take a closer look at the amazing animals that live right alongside you in rural, suburban, and urban landscapes across North America. Each audiobook will inspire you to act out animal actions that are not so different from your own habits. And robust backmatter offers even more facts and fun. From the animals’ families and foods to their environments and behaviors, let’s meet your world!

"Of great value . . . Useful . . . Wonderful." —SLJ

About The Author

Laurie Ann Thompson grew up in grew up in the fields and forests of northern Wisconsin and now lives between the mountains and the sea in western Washington state. A master naturalist and former software engineer, she writes to help her readers—and herself—better understand the world we all share. She is co-author of the Two Truths and a Lie series and author of several award-winning nonfiction books, including the teen how-to guide, Be a Changemaker, and Emmanuel’s Dream, a picture book biography about Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah, which won the Schneider Family Book Award and was named an ALA Notable Children’s Book.Jay Fleck is the best-selling illustrator of more than a dozen books for kids, including the Tiny T. Rex series co-created with author Jonathan Stutzman and the Feel-Good Fairy Tales series, written by #1 New York Times bestselling author Susan Verde. When not creating books, Jay lives, runs, and creates in a suburb south of Chicago with his wife, their two kids, and their loyal dog, Otis.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Carrie on April 18, 2023

4.5 stars What a cute way to learn about honey bees! You are a Honey Bee! is a great resource for home libraries and classrooms, sure to please children and grown-ups alike. The endearing illustrations, bright colors, and interactive text frame a honey bee’s busy day so kiddos can have fun learning......more

Goodreads review by Melanie on March 16, 2023

Wonderfully illustrated picture book informing young readers of all that a bee does to care for the young ones, tend to the hive, collect nectar and pollinate flowers. Vivid verbs are bolded and an insert of children acting out those words is positioned on the page encouraging vocabulary development......more

Goodreads review by Marie on April 25, 2023

You Are a Honey Bee is a sweet informational book about honey bees. I enjoyed looking at the colorful illustrations while learning about the different jobs a honey bees does. The fun movement bubbles throughout encourage readers to move like a bee and “swish,” “waggle,” and “dance” before settling d......more

Goodreads review by Mary on April 12, 2023

You Are a Honey Bee! by Laurie Ann Thompson and illustrated by Jay Fleck is a charming and informative book. Readers follow a honeybee’s life - emerging from its cramped cell “Chomp! Wiggle! Stretch!” - into a big, bustling family and ending with a well-deserved rest….until another new and busy day......more

Goodreads review by Heather on April 16, 2023

This book (and bee) are so charming and cute…who wouldn’t want to be a honey bee!? With delightful verbs on each page, describing the life and daily work of a bee, this active-participation book invites young readers to get up and twitch, swoosh, and sip like a bee. Kids will relate to the fun actio......more

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Praise for You Are a Honey Bee

"Of great value . . . Useful . . . Wonderful . . . The hardworking life of a honey bee is shown through lively text and colorful illustrations which offer significant information." —School Library Journal

Praise for the Meet Your World Series

"A truly wonderful book that not only pulls readers in with a cute tale about animals but also incorporates activities that mimic the lives of raccoons—all while being educational! . . . This is truly a perfect blend of education and fun with the addition of adorable illustrations." —School Library Journal (You Are a Raccoon)

"Exceptionally adorable . . . Part of a series that spotlights familiar North American animals, the book deftly connects natural human children’s activities to raccoon behaviors without engaging in anthropomorphism. . . . Spare text on each page is accessible for emerging readers, and the full-color art’s soothing palette makes this ideal for a bedtime story. . . . Naturalistic and charming." —Kirkus (You Are a Raccoon)

"The Meet Your World series, which opened with You Are a Honey Bee! and You Are a Raccoon!, offers young children information about animals that they might see in their yard or neighborhood park. The engaging, second-person narrative provides intriguing facts without becoming too detailed, while further information [appears] in the back matter. With bright, lively illustrations, here’s an inviting introduction to robins, one of North America’s most familiar birds." —Booklist (You Are a Robin)

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