The Thing about Bees: A Love Letter

by Shabazz Larkin Readers to Eaters 8/1/2019 SKU: 9780998047799   A love poem from a father to his two sons, and a tribute to the bees that pollinate the foods we love to eat. I HAVE A LOT TO LEARN ABOUT BEES. I wrote this book because I have a ridiculous fear of bees. When my sons were born I didn't want to pass my fear to them, so I set out to discover all I could about the little buzzers. I learned three things about bees. First, I learned that every living creature has a special part to play in the world, that includes you. Second, when I learn more about a scary thing, the thing feels less scary to me. Third, I researched which bees and wasps are kind and which are kinda mean. I made a guide to help you see the difference, too. It's brave to try to understand the things that scare us. Now, go be brave. Love, Shabazz Target age: 3 to 6 Reviews: "The Thing About Bees is sweet as honey and lyrical as a song. Larkin takes the stinging fear out of bees as he connects pollinators with r