The Beeman by Laurie Krebs

The Beeman by Laurie Krebs

Told from the viewpoint of a child whose Grandpa keeps bees, this rhyming text offers an accessible and engaging introduction to the behaviour of bees, including where they live, how honey is made, and what a beekeeper does. This title is aimed at the green market. Bees play a vital role in pollinating plants and this simple book offers teachers and parents a perfect way of discussing the relationships between insects, plants and people. It features informative notes, with helpful and informative facts about bees, beekeeping, honey, and even a delicious recipe for muffins! It offers a National promotional campaign to all beekeeping organisations, nature parks and garden centres.

This charming book is visually enticing and just plain fun to read.. The text conveys facts, but at the same time captures a larger understanding of and appreciation for nature.School Library Journal This cozy intergenerational story will delight young readers as it educates them on these industrious insects.A" -ForeWord Magazine "This fantastic book combines brilliant art by Valeria Cis with Laurie Krebs' informational rhyming storyline. Readers will learn the behavior of bees, including: where they live, how honey is made, and what and how a beekeeper takes care of the bees. "The Beeman" makes for an exceptional lesson book as it teaches children an exciting job you don't hear much about. Because of this, "The Beeman" would make a wonderful addition to any teacher's lesson plans." -Picket News

Laurie Krebs is the author of We're Sailing Down the Nile (HB: 978-1-84686-039-3), We All Went on Safari (PB: 978-1-84148-782-3), We're Sailing to Galapagos (PB: 978-1-84686-101-7), We're Riding on a Caravan (HB: 978-1-84148-342-9; PB: 978-1-84686-107-9) and Off We Go to Mexico! (HB 978-1-90523-639-8: PB 978-1-84686-158-1). She has four children and five grandsons, and lives in Virginia, USA. Valeria Cis spent many hours painting, drawing and reading as a little girl and became a children's book illustrator when she realized she could merge her passions into a career. She studied fine art at The University of Humanities and Arts in Rosario, Argentina. Her illustration, inspired by daily events and ordinary objects, is brought to life with special attention to detail and pattern. She still lives in Rosario with her husband, son, and their cat, Roberta.

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ISBN 13	9781846861451
ISBN 10	1846861454
Title	The Beeman
Author	Laurie Krebs
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Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Barefoot Books Ltd
Year published	2008-03-01
Number of pages	40
Prizes	Winner of EA English 4-11 Award for the Best Illustrated Children's Book of the Year: Key Stage 1 Non-Fiction 2008
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
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