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An informative and visually dazzling picture book about beekeeping. -School Library Journal [A] quiet tale of love and honeybees. . . . Visually lovely and tonally appealing -Kirkus Reviews Sweetly nostalgic ink-and-watercolor illustrations could depict the past or the present and offer an atmospheric complement to the gentle, warm, and informative text. -Booklist A gentle tale full of Southern charm. . . [LaMarche's] ink-and-watercolor spreads are light and dreamy, with evocative sunrise shades and detailed looks at beekeeping equipment and the bees themselves. -Publishers Weekly

Watercolor and collage illustrations feature lively cartoon figures and depict Emmy's vibrant world. A spunky and independent heroine, a satisfying story and a gentle environmental message combine nicely here in an arboreal celebration that will delight many a young reader. The repetition of phrases, the cadence of the text, and the understanding of a child's emotions make this picture book a fine choice for reading aloud. A natural for Arbor Day or Earth Day.

Watercolor and collage illustrations feature lively cartoon figures and depict Emmy's vibrant world. A spunky and independent heroine, a satisfying story and a gentle environmental message combine nicely here in an arboreal celebration that will delight many a young reader. The repetition of phrases, the cadence of the text, and the understanding of a child's emotions make this picture book a fine choice for reading aloud. A natural for Arbor Day or Earth Day. Stunning landscapes of South Carolina's Lowcountry marshlands and expressive portraiture [A] quiet tale of love and honeybees.... Visually lovely and tonally appealing Sweetly nostalgic ink-and-watercolor illustrations could depict the past or the present and offer an atmospheric complement to the gentle, warm, and informative text. A gentle tale full of Southern charm...[LaMarche's] ink-and-watercolor spreads are light and dreamy, with evocative sunrise shades and detailed looks at beekeeping equipment and the bees themselves.

Watercolor and collage illustrations feature lively cartoon figures and depict Emmy's vibrant world. A spunky and independent heroine, a satisfying story and a gentle environmental message combine nicely here in an arboreal celebration that will delight many a young reader. The repetition of phrases, the cadence of the text, and the understanding of a child's emotions make this picture book a fine choice for reading aloud. A natural for Arbor Day or Earth Day. Stunning landscapes of South Carolina's Lowcountry marshlands and expressive portraiture

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Lester L. Laminack is a specialist in children's literacy and professor emeritus at Western Carolina University. Laminack has written numerous books and articles for educators in addition to his picture books, and he is a sought-after speaker at professional meetings and reading associations nationwide. He lives in North Carolina. Jim LaMarche is one of the most talented artists working in children's books today. His many successful books include Rainbabies and Albert, which was selected as a New York Times Best Illustrated Book. He lives in California.

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