Reviews

Little Bee: A Day in the Life of a Little Bee by Rebeca Pintos, Anna Brett

angiew23's review

5.0

I really like this book! Little Bee tells the story of a day in the life of a young bee as told by the bee. She explains the world around her such as the nectar and pollination process, the interactions of her family group and the queen, and adaptations of behaviours that are essential for bees' survival. Author, Anna Brett, merges the world of fiction and non-fiction in a way that is educational but also interesting and enjoyable for young children. This book is written in a way that is relatively easy to follow and comprehend and does not include a lot of scientific vocabulary or concepts, yet still teaches a significant amount of information about the animal. As a result, this book could be used for research and learning about bees, but also would fit right in with other picture book favourites on a book shelf or in a classroom library. The story ends with several pages of non-fiction information about the facts from the story as well as games, activities and suggestions of crafts or other learning opportunities aimed at young readers. As a Grade 3 teacher I could definitely see this book in my classroom library. I would recommend this book to parents and teachers of children in the age 4-10 range. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for giving me the opportunity to read and review this book!

halfbloodprincess_hogwarts's review against another edition

adventurous informative lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? N/A
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.0

This is a cute book to introduce bees to kids with great illustrations.
 
It's very informative and does a nice job of describing what each bee does and the different kinds.

 I love the bonus activities and quizzes that are included at the end.