Patch Work
Bee Brave. Bee Kind. Bee You.
by Craig Conover
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Pub Date Oct 13 2026 | Archive Date Dec 31 2026
Description
You don't have to change what you love to be yourself. Help young readers embrace what makes them special with Craig Conover's Patch Work: Bee Brave. Bee Kind. Bee You.
Little Craig loves making things. When his teacher announces they'll have a talent show, he's excited to share what he's proud of most: sewing. After a classmate makes fun of him and a few kids laugh along, Little Craig starts to feel embarrassed and unsure of himself.
With calm support from his family and teacher, Little Craig learns how to steady himself and be true to who he really is. On talent show day, Little Craig even makes a brave choice to help someone else who's struggling.
Little Craig's story gives young readers the tools and encouragement they need to:
• Ask a trusted adult for help
• Bravely stand up for themselves and their peers
• Safely express and navigate their emotions in the moment
• Build confidence and embrace what makes them unique
• Lead the way in showing kindness to others
With Little Craig's help, we can all learn to Bee Brave. Bee Kind. Bee You.
A Note From the Publisher
Patch Work: Bee Brave. Bee Kind. Bee You. is Craig Conover’s debut children’s picture book. Best known from Bravo’s Southern Charm and as co-founder of Sewing Down South, Craig brings a personal story of creativity, self-expression, and staying true to yourself to young readers.
The book also includes expert input from Chad A. Rose, Ph.D., Director of the Bullying Prevention Center at the University of South Carolina. With themes of bullying prevention, kindness, courage, emotional resilience, and celebrating differences, Patch Work is well suited for families, classrooms, school counselors, librarians, and educators looking for accessible social-emotional learning read-alouds.
The book was exclusively revealed by PEOPLE and will be supported by national and regional media, podcast outreach, social promotion, bookstore appearances, and educator/community activations leading into publication.
Advance Praise
“Bullying prevention starts long before harm happens. It begins when we teach young children empathy, kindness, courage, and respect for what makes each person different. Patch Work: Bee Brave. Bee Kind. Bee You. brings those ideas to life in a way children can understand and adults can build on.” — Chad A. Rose, Ph.D., Director of the Bullying Prevention Center, University of South Carolin
Marketing Plan
Patch Work: Bee Brave. Bee Kind. Bee You. was exclusively revealed by PEOPLE and will be supported by a national publicity campaign leading into publication. Craig Conover will promote the book through national and regional media, podcast outreach, social media, bookstore appearances, and community/educator activations.
The campaign will focus on the book’s themes of bullying prevention, kindness, courage, creativity, emotional resilience, and embracing what makes each child unique. Outreach will include parents, educators, school counselors, librarians, booksellers, and SEL-focused communities.
The launch announcement generated strong early engagement, including significant social sharing and early Amazon category momentum. Additional retail, bookstore, school, and community-focused promotion is planned leading into publication.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Hardcover |
| ISBN | 9781967836888 |
| PRICE | $19.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 40 |
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