Bees Are Our Friends...

​THE BROKEN BEES’ NEST
By Lydia Lukidis
Illustrated by André Ceolin
 
Did you know bees gobble honey when they smell smoke? When their bellies fill up, it’s hard for them to use their stingers. That’s why beekeepers use smoke before making any sudden movements. This is just one of the interesting bee facts your little ones can learn when reading THE BROKEN BEES’ NEST by Lydia Lukidis.
 

Now, I must admit, I’m a huge scaredy-cat when it comes to bees. I’m not sure exactly when my fear began, but I do remember getting stung in my right hand as a young child. I probably swatted at the bee or got too close to a nest. I sure wish I had this book in hand back then to teach me how absolutely amazing bees really are. 
 
It’s not a secret. Our bee population is in a heap of trouble, reaching near extinction. We each have to do our part to save the bees because without them, our own existence will be in peril. With help from THE BROKEN BEES’ NEST, we can teach our children the important role these marvelous creatures play in our environment and also help them to overcome any fear they may harbor towards bees. (Like me!)
 
In this book, Arun and Keya, run into an active bees nest while they're out searching for the perfect tree for their new tree house. Little sister, Keya, is afraid but her brother Arun is there to help her through her fears every step of the way. When they realize the bees' nest is damaged, they reach out to Dr. Chen, the local beekeeper, for help. Together, they develop a plan to move the bees to a safe, new home. Keya overcomes her fears and there is something sweet in it for everyone too!

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What I love most about this book are the fun facts scattered throughout the pages. Readers will learn really interesting tidbits about bees, while enjoying Arun and Keya’s story. And with a hand-on activity for kids to help bees thrive in their own backyard, this book is a no brainer for children 5- 8 years old. Click here to purchase.

THE BROKEN BEES' NEST is a part of the Makers Make It Work series from Kane Press. The books are a collection of easy-to-read stories focused on problem solving and hands-on learning. Each book comes with an accompanying activity for young makers to try themselves. The series was developed to support the STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) initiative. How cool it that! ​To learn more about this series, please visit: ​http://kanepress.com/book-series/makers-make-it-work/