The Beeman - Softcover

Laurie Krebs

Softcover

ISBN 10: 184686299X ISBN 13: 9781846862991

Publisher: Barefoot Books Ltd, 2009

Synopsis

Told from the viewpoint of a child whose Grandpa is a beekeeper, this rhyming text offers an accessible and engaging introduction to the behaviour of bees, including: where they live, how honey is made, and what a beekeeper does - now in paperback! Bees play a vital role in pollinating plants and this simple book is a perfect way of discussing the interdependent relationship of insects, plants and people. It is very appealing to educators and parents seeking to inspire children to appreciate nature and its fragile ecosystems. It features informative notes with helpful and interesting facts about bees, beekeeping, and honey. It even includes a delicious recipe for muffins! The key markets will include science museums, beekeeping organizations, nature parks and garden centres and stores.

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About the Author

Laurie Krebs combines her love of children's literature with her enthusiasm for traveling to create wonderful picture books that carry readers all around the world. Laurie has developed a series of books with Barefoot Books, including We're Sailing Down the Nile (HC: 9781846860409; PB: 9781846861949), We All Went on Safari (HC: 9781841484785; PB: 9781841481197; Spanish PB: 9781905236084), We're Sailing to Galapagos (HC: 9781841489025; PB: 9781846861024; Spanish PB: 9781846860911), We're Riding on a Caravan (HC: 9781841483436; PB: 9781846861086), Off We Go to Mexico! (HC: 9781905236404; PB: 9781846861598) and Up and Down the Andes (HC: 9781846862038. She has four children and five grandsons, and lives in Virginia with her husband, Bill. Valeria Cis spent many hours painting, drawing and reading as a little girl and became a children's book illustrator when she realized she could merge her passions into a career. She studied fine art at the University of Humanities and Arts in Rosario, Argentina. Her illustration, inspired by daily events and ordinary objects, is brought to life with special attention to detail and pattern. She still lives in Rosario with her husband, son, and their cat, Roberta.

From School Library Journal

reSchool-Grade 2-A warm, rhyming text about a relationship more than a description of a job. From the cover portrait of a slightly bemused gentleman zipped in a protective jacket to the final illustration of the man and his granddaughter enjoying homemade muffins with fresh honey, readers are introduced to the steps and the equipment involved in caring for the hive and gathering honey. Iwai's large, colorful acrylic illustrations make the setting and characters real and immediate; listeners may feel as though they are working right along with the girl and her grandfather. Bits and pieces of information are shared rather than written as complete explanations. For example, "Here is the smoker/that quiets the bees," gives no clue as to how or why. "Here are his gloves/made of cotton and leather,/protecting his hands/in all kinds of weather" makes no mention of potential stings. Those who want to understand the life of a bee would be better served by Deborah Heiligman's Honeybees (National Geographic, 2002). Krebs's book is a simple, appealing look at one beekeeping season.
Edith Ching, St. Albans School, Mt. St. Alban, Washington, DC
Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.

About this edition

• Publisher: Barefoot Books Ltd
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 184686299X
• ISBN 13: 9781846862991
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 32