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The King of Bees

By Lester L. Laminack
Illustrated by Jim LaMarche

By Lester L. Laminack
Illustrated by Jim LaMarche

By Lester L. Laminack
Illustrated by Jim LaMarche

By Lester L. Laminack
Illustrated by Jim LaMarche

By Lester L. Laminack
Illustrated by Jim LaMarche

By Lester L. Laminack
Illustrated by Jim LaMarche

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Apr 16, 2024 | ISBN 9781682636732 | 4-8 years

Hardcover $18.99

Apr 03, 2018 | ISBN 9781561459537 | 4-8 years

Ebook $8.99

Apr 16, 2024 | ISBN 9781682636756 | 4-8 years

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    About The King of Bees

    A gentle intergenerational tale for young readers about the importance of patience and the fascinating work of beekeeping, from award-winning author Lester L. Laminack and celebrated illustrator Jim Lamarche.

    Henry wants nothing more than to be like his Aunt Lilla and work with the beehives on their Lowcountry farm. He watches her every day, working hard outside in her bee suit, but what amazes him the most is her ability to communicate with the bees. Henry feels certain he can, too.

    Then one day, Aunt Lilla tells him the bees are preparing to leave the hive and may leave the farm entirely. Henry believes it is up to him to communicate with the bees and convince them to stay, before it’s too late.

    An author’s note includes additional information about bees and bee conservation.

    About The King of Bees

    A gentle intergenerational tale for young readers about the importance of patience and the fascinating work of beekeeping, from award-winning author Lester L. Laminack and celebrated illustrator Jim Lamarche.

    Henry wants nothing more than to be like his Aunt Lilla and work with the beehives on their Lowcountry farm. He watches her every day, working hard outside in her bee suit, but what amazes him the most is her ability to communicate with the bees. Henry feels certain he can, too.

    Then one day, Aunt Lilla tells him the bees are preparing to leave the hive and may leave the farm entirely. Henry believes it is up to him to communicate with the bees and convince them to stay, before it’s too late.

    An author’s note includes additional information about bees and bee conservation.

    About The King of Bees

    A gentle intergenerational tale for young readers about the importance of patience and the fascinating work of beekeeping, from award-winning author Lester L. Laminack and celebrated illustrator Jim Lamarche.

    Henry wants nothing more than to be like his Aunt Lilla and work with the beehives on their Lowcountry farm. He watches her every day, working hard outside in her bee suit, but what amazes him the most is her ability to communicate with the bees. Henry feels certain he can, too.

    Then one day, Aunt Lilla tells him the bees are preparing to leave the hive and may leave the farm entirely. Henry believes it is up to him to communicate with the bees and convince them to stay, before it’s too late.

    An author’s note includes additional information about bees and bee conservation.

    Also by Lester L. Laminack

    Three Hens, a Peacock, and the Enormous Egg
    Saturdays and Teacakes
    The Sunsets of Miss Olivia Wiggins
    Three Hens and a Peacock
    Snow Day!
    See all books by Lester L. Laminack

    Also by Lester L. Laminack

    Three Hens, a Peacock, and the Enormous Egg
    Saturdays and Teacakes
    The Sunsets of Miss Olivia Wiggins
    Three Hens and a Peacock
    Snow Day!
    See all books by Lester L. Laminack

    Also by Lester L. Laminack

    Three Hens, a Peacock, and the Enormous Egg
    Saturdays and Teacakes
    The Sunsets of Miss Olivia Wiggins
    Three Hens and a Peacock
    Snow Day!
    See all books by Lester L. Laminack

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Paperback | $8.99
    Published by Peachtree
    Apr 16, 2024 | 32 Pages | 10-1/2 x 10-1/2 | 4-8 years | ISBN 9781682636732

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Hardcover | $18.99
    Published by Peachtree
    Apr 03, 2018 | 32 Pages | 10-1/2 x 10-1/2 | 4-8 years | ISBN 9781561459537

    Category: Children’s Books

    Ebook | $8.99
    Published by Peachtree
    Apr 16, 2024 | 32 Pages | 10-1/2 x 10-1/2 | 4-8 years | ISBN 9781682636756

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    Praise

    “An informative and visually dazzling picture book about beekeeping.”—School Library Journal

    “[A] quiet tale of love and honeybees. . . . Visually lovely and tonally appealing”—Kirkus Reviews

    “Sweetly nostalgic ink-and-watercolor illustrations could depict the past or the present and offer an atmospheric complement to the gentle, warm, and informative text.”—Booklist

    “A gentle tale full of Southern charm. . . [LaMarche’s] ink-and-watercolor spreads are light and dreamy, with evocative sunrise shades and detailed looks at beekeeping equipment and the bees themselves.”—Publishers Weekly

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