![]() “A playful storyteller… A compelling memoir.” With a swarm of offbeat characters and fascinating facts (did that bee just waggle or festoon?), Frank the Bee Man delivers an informative, funny, and galvanizing book about the symbiotic relationship between flower and bee, and bee and the beekeepers who are determined to protect the existence of one of the most beguiling and invaluable creatures on earth. In connecting with this club of disparate but kindred spirits, Frank discovers the centuries-old history of the trade the practicality of maintaining it what bees see, think, and feel (emotionless but sometimes a little defensive) how they talk to each other and socialize and what can be done to combat their biggest threats, both human (anti-apiarist extremists) and mite (the Varroa Destructor). ![]() There’s the Badger, who introduces Frank to the world of bees Rusty, a one-eyed septuagenarian bee sting therapist certain that honey will be the currency of the future after the governments fail Scooby the “dude” who gets a meditative high off the awesome vibes of his psychedelia-painted hives and the Berserker, a honeybee hitman who teaches Frank a rafter-raising lesson in staving off the harmful influences of an evil queen: “Squash her, mash her, kill, kill, kill!”įrank also crosses paths with those he calls the Surgeons (precise and protected), the Cowboys (improvisational and unguarded) and the Poseurs, ex-corporate cogs, YouTube-informed and ill-prepared for the stinging reality of their new lives. Who wants to keep bees? And why? For the answers, Master Beekeeper Frank Mortimer invites readers on an eye-opening journey into the secret world of bees, and the singular world of his fellow bee-keepers. This adorable book is one of three children's books on conservation by award-winning author Charlotte Milner and includes The Sea Book and The Bat Book for your little ones to enjoy.“A successful and funny book that is sure to swell the ranks of the world’s beekeepers.”Ī fascinating foray into the obsessions, friendships, scientific curiosity, misfortunes and rewards of suburban beekeeping-through the eyes of a Master Beekeeper. How we can help them and much, much more! Learn all about these valuable creatures: This book is an essential tool in encouraging the protection of our precious buzzing friends for generations to come. What do they do all day? Why are bees important? Find out why they need our help and what you can do.īees are responsible for so much more than making honey. ![]() Meet the humble honeybee face-to-face - an animal that is considered nature's hardest worker, in this engaging, educational kids book that you can treasure forever. You'll find out just how much they matter, why they are declining, and what we can do to help in this adorable kids' book.īees are brilliant at building, super social creatures and along with other insects, are responsible for a third of every mouthful of food you eat! Children will be fascinated by the beautiful pictures and learn plenty of buzz-worthy fun facts in every chapter, covering types of bees, beehives, beekeeping, how they pollinate plants and make honey.Ī beautiful kid's educational book about bees with a crucial message: not only does it inform and educate about an issue that is a real threat, but it also delivers it in a way that is gripping for all ages.Ī dazzling celebration of bees, packaged in a gorgeous hard backed book made with high- quality paper and spectacular illustrations. Learn all about the beautiful world of bees and their adventure from flower to flower. The perfect introduction to bee conservation for little ones. Discover more about our fuzzy little insect friends with award-winning author and illustrator Charlotte Milner.
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