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The Carpenter Bee
Hardcover
Series: Nature's Li'l Samaritans
Publisher: Earnest Librarian Books
Published: Jun 1 2023
Pages: 50
Weight: 0.71
Height: 0.25 Width: 8.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
First in the Nature's Li'l Samaritans Series, The Carpenter Bee, told in verse, recounts a parent and child's extraordinary encounter with the unknown. Based on a true story and an allegory, the tale promotes understanding of the interconnectedness of all living things, while encouraging a sense of mutual responsibility and community. Beautiful illustrations and photographs accompany what will undoubtedly grow to be a childhood treasure among books.
Educational, including STEM content
Promotes library exploration and vocabulary development, with glossary included. Informs about carpenter bees, their gentle nature, and the integral role they play in pollination.
Allegorical
Too often human beings react negatively to the unknown, whether it be people of different backgrounds, animals, or even insects. The Carpenter Bee exemplifies how becoming informed impacts our relationship to the things around us, allowing us to uncover beauty and purpose in the unknown.
Environmentally Relevant
The Carpenter Bee illustrates the importance of all living things, describing both our responsibility to help those in need and the resultant intrinsic reward we experience as part of a greater whole, that sense of community.
Beautifully illustrated
The spectacular photos and illustrations throughout the book are sure to mesmerize readers to the last page.
Book's Powerful Theme: Knowledge is Power
The book's child narrator overcomes fear of the unknown by using her library's resources and staff to demystify the carpenter bee. Empowered and informed, she is able to appreciate the small, hardworking, injured creature and see its true beauty. Provides opportunity for educators, parents, and children to discuss how giving to and caring for others adds meaning and purpose to our lives.
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