Home Is Where the Hive Is

By Author / Illustrator

Claire Winslow, Vivian Mineker

Genre

Environment & Nature

Age range(s)

Publisher

Phoenix International Publications, Incorporated

ISBN

9781503762008

Format

Hardback

Published

01-02-2022

Synopsis

Beatrice and her 50,000 sisters have always lived in Big Tree Hive...until now. As she sets out in search of a place to call home, sweet home, Beatrice discovers a surprising new place to belong. This beautifully illustrated story subtly teaches young readers about pollinators, habitat loss, biodiversity, and community.

Reviews

In Home is Where the Hive Is, Beatrice or 'Flower-Finding Scout Bee #7394' lives with her 50,000 sisters in the Big Tree Hive.

This is a lovingly written story details with the development of towns and cities and the loss of green spaces. Beatrice leaves on an exciting adventure to find a new hive for her family. This is not a journey without dangers, will she make it? Will her 50,000 sisters be happy with the new place that she finds?

Children will love this fun story with a serious message; the information and ideas at the back will help families make a real difference. This is a must have in a KS1 book box or library. It is sure to become a firm favourite.