  | Full Text Reviews: School Library Journal - 03/01/2018 K-Gr 2—How many honey bees does it take to make just one teaspoon of honey? How many eyes does a honeybee have? Why do we need bees to pollinate flowers? And, most importantly, what would we do without the honeybees? Milner easily answers these questions and many more in this fabulous title about nature's hardest worker—the honeybee. She seamlessly weaves amazing facts about bees into a discussion on their significance to our everyday lives and what we can do to help save them from disappearing. From the vintage-looking front cover to the playful artwork on the inside pages, Millner's illustrations will delight readers of all ages. This is perfect for adults and children to read together, especially to ignite conversations about the role bees play in food production and how we can help these incredible creatures. VERDICT An excellent addition for libraries of all sizes and a must-read for young people who are ready to do their part to save the amazing honeybee.—Joy Poynor, Farmington Public Library, AR - Copyright 2018 Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and/or School Library Journal used with permission. Booklist - 05/15/2018 As bee populations decline, children’s books on the topic seem to proliferate. Here comes another wonderful offering, designed to introduce bees to young audiences, show how they live and go about making honey, and offer encouragement to protect bees and ensure their future. Unlike many other DK products that feature photos, this picture book employs very effective illustrations laid out in logical and appealing spreads. Detailed, captioned close-ups, side-by-side comparison charts, and paths indicated by arrows (and the occasional helpful bee) guide young readers through specifics, keeping content engaging and accessible. The concluding suggestions for action, such as how to behave around bees or what to plant in bee-friendly gardens, are helpful and practical. One graphic indicates that one out of three mouthfuls of food that we eat has been made with the help of pollinators such as bees. These kinds of facts help bring the material into focus, making this an excellent supplement for classroom units or for sharing at home. - Copyright 2018 Booklist. Loading...
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