The Bee Tree
Product ID: 7576039
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When Mary Ellen gets bored with her reading, Grandpa knows a hunt for a bee tree is just what she needs. Half the town joins the exciting chase, but it's not until everyone returns home that Mary Ellen makes a discovery of her own: Sometimes, even the sweetest of things must be worked for. * "Polacco has created another charming picture book featuring a child learning from a grandparent in an idyllic pastoral setting . . . Both the writing and artwork are fresh and inviting." -- School Library Journal , starred review "The newest gem from Polacco's treasure chest of family stories extols the virtue of reading--and of taking a study break . . . Like Mary Ellen, readers will emerge refreshed from this respite, ready to seek out new adventures." -- Publishers Weekly "Young readers will savor this." -- The Horn Book Review: Wonderful children's book - A really great story, with gorgeous artwork. Teaches children the importance and joy of reading. Review: Sweet as Honey! - She's done it again: Patricia Polacco has shared her gift and written a honey of a tale! Her illustrations are colourful, fun, mixed with real photos of folks mentioned in the story and sure to pique the interest of your child. The stories while simple contain a gem at the heart of the adventure. This one has a wonderful collection of folks who lend their individual gifts followed by the Great Truth from the wise Grampa! Your child (or inner-child) will love this book. I suggest gifting with a small jar of honey!
| Best Sellers Rank | #74,492 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #290 in Children's Environment Books (Books) #341 in Children's Multigenerational Family Life #516 in Children's Parents Books |
| Customer Reviews | 4.9 out of 5 stars 521 Reviews |
B**I
Wonderful children's book
A really great story, with gorgeous artwork. Teaches children the importance and joy of reading.
E**B
Sweet as Honey!
She's done it again: Patricia Polacco has shared her gift and written a honey of a tale! Her illustrations are colourful, fun, mixed with real photos of folks mentioned in the story and sure to pique the interest of your child. The stories while simple contain a gem at the heart of the adventure. This one has a wonderful collection of folks who lend their individual gifts followed by the Great Truth from the wise Grampa! Your child (or inner-child) will love this book. I suggest gifting with a small jar of honey!
M**E
Good teacher aid
Bought it for my wife as a teaching aid. Was very good.
R**H
Book
I bought this book for my granddaughter for Christmas and she absolutely loves her books
K**R
Nostalgia again
Great story books and wonderful illustrations, I remember reading this authors work years ago by a great teacher who helped me find love in books and being able to travel into the storyline and to be able truly enjoy the story.
C**N
Patricia Palacco Books
Patricia Palacco childrens’ books are excellent. Using true life childhood experiences the author has gone through, she weaves a story interesting and ultimately sharing an important life learning message. Her own illustration share her rich family heritage. I’m attempting to collect all her books!
A**A
Very cute book.
Starting to love most of this writers books. I bought the one about Holes in the Sky for my granchild... for that eventuality when i slip through those holes in the sky. And because Jesus is my Savior... i will... eventually... go through them. And... Lightning in a Jar... takes me back to when life was fun and my sister and i did the same. Was able to pass the tradition on this last 4th of July just before the fireworks display started.
S**E
Polacco charms again.
Yet another lovely Patricia Polacco story, beautifully illustrated by the author.
J**D
Kids & adults LOVE it!
Great story with a wonderful lesson about “the best things take work to get” at the end.
C**A
Great read and a lovely book to own
Starting with a little girl who finds it boring to read, the story is fun and fast paced. It makes for a delightful read! The illustrations are detailed - this is well appreciated by my son, 5 years old. He wanted a book on bees and I struck upon this! While there is a little information about bees, the best part about this comes in a surprise twist in the end! I loved it. Simply beautiful!
S**.
Brilliantly fun book.
My 3 year old laughs his head off at the bounding billygoats and the stamped of people following the honeybee to the sweet prize. Unique. A real treasure.
T**D
Three Stars
Pictures old style and story very wordy. Not what I was hoping for my preschoolers
A**A
Five Stars
great condition
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