Honey's Hive Bee a Leader

By Author / Illustrator

Mo O'Hara, illus Aya Kakeda

Genre

Environment & Nature

Age range(s)

Publisher

Andersen Press

ISBN

9781839136306

Format

Paperback / softback

Published

01-01-2026

Synopsis

It's time for Bee Camp! Honey and her friends are taking the little bees camping. Honey teaches the little bees to trust themselves and 'bee themselves'. There are sweet treats, games, and camp light stories. But when danger strikes, can the bees work together to get safely back to the hive?

An exciting series from New York Times bestseller Mo O'Hara, packed with bee facts and stunning illustrations by Aya Kakeda.

Praise for the series: 'A charming, lively and environmentally-engaging series' ReadingZone. 'Honey's Hive will certainly get young readers buzzing!' Books for Keeps

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Reviews

Jennifer

Another delightful adventure in the charming, lively and environmentally-engaging series about young bee, Honey, and her hive community.

Honey and friends have the task of accompanying and guiding a group of younger bees through their very first Bee Camp adventure and earning the coveted 'Bee a Leader' badges. Aimed at fledging readers, aged five and upwards, Honey's adventures are fun, fast-paced and warm-hearted, with plenty of mild peril and drama (the dangers of wasp attacks and being swatted by rolled up newspapers at human picnic sites!) Honey and her crew have their work cut out teaching new skills such as shelter building, and getting bored bee Becca to join in and enjoy the buzz of teamwork.

The endearing characters and sweet (like nectar) story is nicely interwoven with lots of interesting and enlightening bee / insect facts and figures to fascinate young readers. Lovely illustrations frequent the pages, helping to create a connection between readers and the likeable creatures. A gentle, joyful and positive story.

128 pages / Interest level 5+ / Reviewed by Jennifer Caddick, teacher