1001 BEES, by Joanna Rzezak, Thames & Hudson, May 18, 2021, Hardcover, $16.95 (ages 4 and up)
Introduce children to a world of buzzing, hives, honey, and much more in Joanna Rzezak’s 1001 Bees.
We’re on an adventure with 1,001 bees! Come visit the bees in their hive, meet their queen, and discover how they collect pollen. Then join them as they visit their favorite flowers, work on their honeycombs, and venture out to find good spots for their home. —Synopsis provided by Thames & Hudson
1001 Bees is a fun, nonfiction book that gives readers an inside look at not only bees, but other creatures as well. It begins with bees and their jobs, how hives work, and swarming. As the bees fly away, they pass over flowers, wetlands, wheat fields and trees.
Each page is full of bite-sized facts written in engaging, almost conversational text. Those factoids are paired with charming illustrations full of personality and movement. This should appeal to children as old as 8.
