Thank You, Bees

This is an inspiring story that teaches children about nature and its impact on us. The narrative is simple and straightforward, but delivers a gentle message of gratitude to the world and nature. The purpose of this story is show and encourage children to respect nature and be grateful for the gifts that nature delivers to us - 'sun gives us light. Thank you, sun. Bees give us honey. Thank you, bees.' The connection between resource and product is clear to even the youngest reader and by the end of the story, the child is seen peacefully sleeping thanking the world for his home. In a busy world full of technology and with so many children glued to screens, this story offers even the youngest reader opportunities to look up and study the world around. Its simplicity is what makes this story perfect. With clear, colourful illustrations this story offers children connections to the natural world and raises awareness of the planet. Striking colour contrasts on big clear images will appeal to very young readers. Each page has big, bold, black letters and, with a maximum of four words per page, it can be read to very young children and enjoyed by all; it almost reads like a prayer. Thank you Bees is a delightfully uncomplicated story that offers plenty of opportunities for adults to continue the narrative and discuss other resources and products of the world with children. Picture book / Ages 3+ / Reviewed by Joanna Hewish, teacher.

Suggested Reading Age 3+