There is an otherworldliness to this book, set in the Carolinas between the sea and the land, where the fresh water mixes with salt. Henry is living with his Aunt Lilla, who keeps bees, and rather than being afraid, he feels he can talk to them, and do their dance, to tell them where to go.

It is a dreamtime sort of story. And it is based on the authors own time with his grandmother, who did not keep bees, but who had bees in her garden.

This picture below, where the boy is trying to lure the bees to their new house, and instead they follow him to the porch where he is taking a nap, shows just how unafraid he is.

Lovely book about being one with nature, and respecting it as well. Plus, kids get to learn about bees. :)

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Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.

This is a beautifully illustrated book written by Lester L. Laminack and illustrated by Jim LaMarche. It is a sweet story of a little boy who wants to help his aunt take care of her bees as well as learn how to bee speak. The text is quite lyrical and the story is told in a way that the reader of listener will be able to learn about bees, how they help humans and plants as well as the importance of protecting them. The author includes a website in the note at the end to learn more about honeybees. I can see this book being used in a late primary/early junior classroom when learning about bees, plants and pollination as well as protecting species. It is also just a nice story to read for enjoyment. The publisher generously provided me with a copy of this book via Netgalley.