Did you know that the 20th May is World Bee Day? I didn’t realise how fascinating and complex bees were until we started our bee unit study earlier this year. Bees are one of the most important creatures worldwide. Our little striped & fuzzy friends are responsible for nearly 1 in every 3 foods we eat. According to Greenpeace, seventy out of the top 100 food crops are pollinated by bees supplying about 90% of the world’s nutrition.
Unfortunately, it’s getting harder for bees to survive. With our use of pesticides, climate change, their loss of natural habitats, and food resources. But we can help and our children can make a difference. By encouraging appreciation instead of fear. Ignite wonder, and a healthy dose of respect for the amazing ways bees live, communicate, and create – we can inspire them and build a better tomorrow for all of us.
So, here is a list of some of our favourite kids books about bees for your nature study baskets, crafts and/or play activities!
THE BEE BOOK
THE BOOK OF BEES
THE HONEYBEE
LITTLE YELLOW BEE
WHY DO WE NEED BEES?
BETSY BUGLOVE SAVES THE BEES
THE BOY WHO LOST HIS BUMBLE
THE WORLD OF BEES
PEEP INSIDE A BEEHIVE
WHEN THE BEES BUZZED OFF
CAN WE REALLY HELP THE BEES?
BEE AND ME
IT STARTS WITH A BEE
THE SECRET LIFE OF BEES
NATURES TINY MIRACLE: BEE
Hopefully you found this list of Bee related kids books helpful for World Bee Day. Don’t forget, you can get your FREE printable Bee Activity Pack HERE! Perfect for crafts, incorporating into play activities or even used as part of your Home Ed journey.
