The Thing about Bees: A Love Letter
Shabazz Larkin, illustrated by Shabazz Larkin
An African American father talks with his two children about bees: they may buzz close, land on food, and sting, but their absence would mean losing many foods. He explains bees’ role in pollinating foods such as watermelon, avocados, apples, and strawberries. As he describes the ways bees can be bothersome, he compares them to his children’s own behavior, while affirming his love for them. The book joins a family love poem with a celebration of bees and the foods their pollination helps produce.
This book appears on 2 reading lists across 1 edition from 2 organizations.
