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Through melodic prose and lush illustrations, The Man with Bees in His Beard depicts a man who wanders in nature with his friends, the bees, seeking beauty, tranquility, and peace.

Author and illustrator Brian Dempsey’s debut children’s book, The Man with Bees in His Beard gives parents a magical tool to help children dial down from screen-based days into quiet mindfulness. His story brings generations together, creating a space for building shared memories.

Children can read Dempsey’s simple, stunning prose. Adults will fall in love with language that begs to be spoken aloud. An ideal read-along book, The Man with Bees in His Beard helps children learn figurative language. The story, imbued with mindfulness and presence, also teaches respect for people and nature.

Dempsey weaves an enchanting world that offers a respite from the everyday pressures of modern life. This creates a meditative atmosphere, making the book a perfect bedtime story to share with the young ones in your life, or anyone who loves soft wind and the hum of nothing when everything is quiet.

Brian Dempsey has spent much of his grownup life on the West Coast. Dempsey’s art reflects the rocky beaches and mighty evergreens of his home on Vashon Island, Washington. His writing is inspired by nature, myth, and Eastern philosophy. You may often find him in his studio drawing, painting, playing guitar or enjoying the hum of nothing.