Hello, Honey Bee

A queen bee and her bees lose their home when a farmer cuts down the tree where they lived. Desperately searching for a new home, they arrive at the palace of the Big Queen and go inside. What ensues is a conversation between the two queens resulting in a new and unusual friendship. The queen bee educates the Big Queen about the vital role of bees, and the Big Queen helps them find them a new home.
A whimsical tale of friendship and understanding that explores the importance of bees in our daily lives. Hello, Honey Bee inspires children to care about wildlife and understand the connection between the food we eat and the pollinators that ensure the creation of fruit, nuts, vegetables and flowers.

Subjects: bees, pollination, queens, unlikely friendships, eco-awareness.

‘Yummy,’ said the Big Queen. ‘Tea with toast and honey.’  She took a big bite. ‘How rude of me. Would you like to share?’ She held out a teaspoon of honey. The Queen Bee stuck out her tongue and tasted it. ‘Delicious,’ said the two queens.

PUBLISHING DETAILS

Written and illustrated by Felicity Marshall
Publisher: Propolis Publishing
Publishing date: 2018

Shortlisted - Speech Pathology Australia Book of The Year 2019