I had to pick up today's read, when it ran across my desk, since it hits a hobby found in my family. Bees! My brother and husband have both had hives over the years. For some reason, these were easier to keep in Nebraska than the Ozarks in Missouri...well, I know the reasons, but it's still fascinating.
Anyway, this book follows the life of a little bee named Matilda. While it should be a read a very cute character, it also should show the life-cycle of bees, their various activities, and simply raise awareness for everything surrounding bees. I'm hoping it holds a nice balance between information and fun.
Grab that honey pot because we might want to take a taste after reading this one!
DIARY OF A BEE
Little Heroes
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Follow the delightful daily adventures of Matilda the bee in this fully illustrated diary that reveals the vital role bees play in nature and their life cycle.
Step into the buzzing world of bees with Diary of a Bee, a fully illustrated non-fiction book that takes young readers on an engaging journey through the life cycle of Matilda, a hardworking bee, and her friend Thomas. Presented in a diary format, this captivating narrative combines story with fascinating facts, exploring how bees live, their daily activities, and the various roles they play within the hive. From gathering nectar to tending to the queen, kids will discover the fascinating jobs that bees undertake throughout their lives, all illustrated with lively pictures that bring the story to life.
Perfect for curious minds aged 6-9, this book not only entertains but also educates about the crucial importance of bees in our ecosystem. By blending captivating storytelling with rich illustrations and informative details, it inspires a love for nature and fosters an understanding of environmental awareness.
MY TIDBITS
It's a treat to accompany this adorable bee through her life and see how amazing the workings inside a hive truly are.
The reader meets Matilda right after she's born. She's energetic, sweet, and expresses enthusiasm as she grows into each new task with time. The text flows like a mini-diary with the day of life given at the top before a short text lets Matilda explain what she's up to. The personal connection draws in, especially as she includes her lovely relationship with the other bees and her mother, the Queen. All the while, the inner-workings of the bee hive come to light and offer interesting insights, too.
The text is a little longer than in some picture books for this age group, but it is very well done and doesn't bore. Matilda holds tons of personality and makes each moment grabbing. The information is easy to understand, is interesting, and offers new information...probably even for adult readers. It isn't dry but molds right into Matilda's day. The illustrations are bright and bold, adding understanding to the information, while presenting a very friendly, sympathetic beehive. The bees do carry human-like aspects, which make them that much easier to connect to.
This book does complete the life-cycle of a bee from birth to death and closes off with new life the next Spring. These moments are handle very carefully and immediately soften with the joy of the continual circle.
It's a lovely book with tons of goodness on the bee facts, too.
And here they are...
Štěpánka Sekaninová spent her childhood near Kolín, in the Polabí lowlands region. Although she is a Bohemian at heart, fate carried her to the heart of Moravia. She is a graduate in Czech and History from the Faculty of Arts of Masaryk University. While still a student, she started work at Czech Television in Brno, where as a reporter she travelled about the South Moravia region and got to know every part of it. She later switched from reporting to the production of light entertainment and children’s programmes for the Brno studio.
Štěpánka loves books and has always longed to write, so when her life’s journey presented her with the opportunity to work as a literary editor for Albatros Media, she accepted it with alacrity.
And so she writes, surrounded by beautiful books, realizing a dream she’s had since childhood . . .
Štěpánka loves books and has always longed to write, so when her life’s journey presented her with the opportunity to work as a literary editor for Albatros Media, she accepted it with alacrity.
And so she writes, surrounded by beautiful books, realizing a dream she’s had since childhood . . .
Linh Dao was born in Hanoi, where she has spent a considerable part of her life. Having adjusted to the temperate climate of the Czech Republic, she took up art, graduating in Illustration in Brno and then in Animation in Zlín. Her graduation film won several awards at international festivals. In 2016 she was a prize-winner in the Young Creative category at the ADC Creative Awards. For a while she tried the corporate life, and with the experience she gathered decided to work for herself. Now she again works as an illustrator and animator. She lives mainly on potato chips and green tea.
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