Boisterous and buzzing, A Bear, a Bee, and a Honey Tree is destined to be an instant classic . . . with delightfully funny illustrations and clever, fun-to-read text, from the acclaimed author of One Day in the Eucalyptus, Eucalyptus Tree.
Boisterous and buzzing, A Bear, a Bee, and a Honey Tree is destined to be an instant classic . . . with delightfully funny illustrations and clever, fun-to-read text, from the acclaimed author of One Day in the Eucalyptus, Eucalyptus Tree.
When a hungry, fuzzy brown bear and a hive of angry bees come face to face, everybody's abuzz! Award-winning author Daniel Bernstrom and critically acclaimed illustrator Brandon James Scott have created a rowdy, rhythmic read-aloud that's also perfect for beginning readers. This epic chase story features Bernstrom's signature alliterative wordplay and verbal pizzazz, along with Scott's expressive characters that jump off the pages. A Bear, a Bee, and a Honey Tree has the kind of high-energy, uninhibited playfulness that makes kids want to run, chase, find out something about bear and bee behavior-and learn to read!
Industry Reviews
? "A very funny story told in simple text and uproarious illustrations.... makes for a hilarious romp.Illustrations capture the humor and the emotion perfectly." - School Library Journal, STARRED review (board book)
101 Great Books for Kids List, Evanston Public Library (IL)
"A rollicking, hilarious picture book. With its rhyming, easy-to-read text and vibrant illustrations, this rib-tickling story is perfect for reading aloud to a group or for beginning readers to tackle on their own." - Read Brightly
"Outstanding....sure to become [a] favorite at your house....a delightful read-together with emerging readers." - Christian Science Monitor
"Delightful....if you read only ONE bear-related picture book this year, let it be this one.....The ultimate read aloud to large groups as well as one on one lapsits." - Betsy Bird, A Fuse #8 Production, School Library Journal
"My own personal favorite....This'll knock your socks off." - Betsy Bird, A Fuse #8 Production, School Library Journal
"????? One of those books destined to become a classic, one that kids will ask to be read over and over again, a great choice for storytimes.... just so much fun." - Youth Services Book Review
"Essential. Scott's illustrations are luminous! Gorgeous. Glowing....the words and pictures are a cohesive whole that will delight every reader. A master text for picture book writers - it'd be great to share with any creative writing class." - Kiss the Book Jr.
"Daniel Bernstrom's complete joy in the English language is married to an equally complete understanding of what makes children laugh. This sticky, fuzzy, action-packed tongue-twister will delight readers as young as 8 months old, while inspiring seven year-olds to write poetry, since he's made it look so fun. I have been reading Bernstrom's work with delight for a good while. Expect this one to become a beloved classic." - Emily Jenkins, author of A Greyhound, a Groundhog and Harry Versus the First One Hundred Days of School
"An exhilarating romp....A Bear, A Bee, and a Honey Tree will be all the buzz for home story times both for adults - who will have a rollicking good time reading aloud - and kids - who will want to hear it again and again. The book will be a hit for classroom reading and would make a terrific addition to public library preschool programs. A Bear, A Bee, and a Honey Tree is a must for any children's book collection." - Celebrate Children's Books
"A snappy, fast-moving readaloud for youngest readers, with ample visual punch lines to boot." - Publishers Weekly
"Memorable language and enjoyable, colorful, interesting illustrations make this a standout title to share with young readers. After reading it once, I had to read it again. A winner!" - Myra Zarnowski, educator, Queens College, NY
"Sure to be a read-aloud hit." - Libby Bergstrom, Global Reach Libraries, Highland Ranch, CO
"The bear and the bees are adorable, just adorable. What a wonderful story to read to your child." - Roxanne, Arts & Letters Books
"Humorous... readers see characters through a few well chosen words... don't miss the character expressions on each page." - Pamela Gombert, Educator, Bowen Elementary
""A rowdy, rhythmic read aloud featuring a hungry, fuzzy brown bear and a hive of angry bees. Read along as they come face-to-face in an epic showdown!" - @maistorybooklibrary
"The characters' expressions are a hoot." - Alisa Edwards, Napa Bookmine
