Diary of a Bee
by Stepanka Sekaninova, illust. Linh Dao
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Pub Date Apr 15 2025 | Archive Date May 15 2026
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Description
Dive into the Bee-utiful World! Follow Matilda, the Bee on her Daily Adventures!
Get ready to explore the amazing world of bees through the delightful diary of Matilda, a busy little bee! This beautifully illustrated non-fiction book takes kids on a captivating journey into the hive, revealing the incredible science behind bee life. Follow Matilda and her friend Thomas as they gather nectar, care for the queen, and play their vital roles in nature. Packed with fun facts and a unique diary format, Diary of a Bee makes learning about bee life cycles and their crucial importance to our planet an engaging and buzzing good time for young scientists!
The Little Heroes series highlights the essential, yet often overlooked, roles that insects and small animals—from pollinators to natural pest controllers—play in our ecosystem. Through a fun and gentle lens, young readers learn about the small but mighty heroes that keep our natural world in balance.
- Unlock STEM Learning: Discover the fascinating science behind bee life cycles and their vital role in the ecosystem.
- Matilda’s Daily Buzz: Follow a hardworking bee's engaging diary entries, revealing the secrets of the hive.
- Fun and Informative: Combines captivating storytelling with lively illustrations and real bee facts that will be engaging and memorable for children.
- Explore Bee Jobs: Learn about the different roles bees play, from tidying up the cells, packing pollen, feeding others, to collecting nectar, building new cells, foraging, and so much more!
- Unique Diary Format: Makes learning about bees accessible and exciting for young readers. A buzzing good read!
- Spark Environmental Awareness: Fosters an understanding and appreciation for the crucial importance of bees in nature.
- Perfect for Kids Ages 6-9: Ideal for curious kids interested in science, nature, and the environment.
For over 75 years, Albatros Media has been crafting original and innovative children's books that are both playful and educational, fostering curiosity and a thirst for knowledge in young minds. We deliver the highest quality children’s books from novelty, picture, pop-up, and how-to books, to non-fiction, and fairy tale books.
A Note From the Publisher
Hive Jobs: Discover the roles bees play in keeping their hive thriving.
Lessons in Teamwork: See how bees cooperate and apply these lessons to everyday life.
Life’s Cycles: Gently introduces themes of life, death, and nature’s balance.
Essential Pollinators: Highlights the crucial role bees play in maintaining ecosystems.
Advance Praise
"VERDICT Informative text and attractive illustrations make this a decent additional purchase in a crowded field of bee-related books." —Amy Reimann, School Library Journal
"This engaging story will attract young picture book readers with its personal approach and insights based on natural history." —Midwest Book Review, Children's Bookwatch
"The illustrations are cute and readers will learn a lot about daily bee life and the ways a hive changes over time with a new queen and lots of other new bees." —Laura Gardner, Youth Services Book Review
Marketing Plan
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- Edelweiss DRC
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- Submission to relevant lists and review centers for inclusion and review consideration
- E-newsletter marketing
- Social media campaign across all of Albatros’ accounts
- Submission to relevant awards
- Lexile Leveling, Graded Reading and AR leveling
- Trade advertising
- Presentation to collection development specialists at educational and library accounts
- Showcase at major trade shows
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Available Editions
| EDITION | Hardcover |
| ISBN | 9788000074467 |
| PRICE | $16.95 (USD) |
| PAGES | 32 |
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