The Honeybee That Learned to Dance

This picture book will delight children between the ages of 5 to 9. it is told in a unique story format from the perspective of hummy, a honeybee. children will learn some fascinating facts and behaviors of the honeybee as the story unfolds. hummy, is a honeybee who has finally grown big enough to take on the important duties of a forager. she doesn't want to let the other bees down so she worries about many things. will she be able to find pollen and nectar to bring back to the colony? what if she gets lost and can't find her way back? and even if she manages to return to the hive with food, will she remember how to dance to tell the others where the food is located? hummy bravely overcomes her fears and surprises even herself by becoming a superb forager. hummy will inspire every child to overcome fear of failure and encourage them to try new things. just like hummy, they will see how much they truly are capable of when they bravely test their abilities. review "another wonderful book from sharon clark. she has a great way of writing to children that they can relate to, but at the same time teach something useful and educational. this book is about a bee named hummy who learns to be a forager. it details her duties, her biology and lifestyle, and challenges she will face. but it is done in such a way that children almost won't know they are actually learning, they will think they are just reading a fun story! a must have for the kiddo's book collection. hope this author does more like these!" layla goodreads "my daughter loved this! she has already read it 3x and now told me she wants a honeybee as a pet. but that aside, this was a well-written easy-to-follow book with a great flow, interesting storyline, and wonderful illustrations. it chronicles the life of a honeybee (named hummy) who as a forager it is her duty to locate food for her swarm. it describes her habitat and how they live, as well as the rituals and behaviors of honeybees, most of which even i never knew before. there is a sense of accomplishment at the end and has a great overall message. looking forward to more from this author in the future. " karen goodreads