The Bee
Published on 5. October 2021
Book
Hardback
28 pages
978-1-77227-300-7 (ISBN)
Description
When the narrator of this fun and silly book is startled by the buzzing of a bee, she sets off on an adventure that sees her running from community to community, trying to lose her buzzing companion. When she has run clear across Nunavut, she finally realizes that perhaps this little bee isn't such a fearsome foe after all!
Reviews / Votes
"Should delight little ones with rhythmic and repetitive words and actions." -Kirkus Reviews"[T]he folksong quality of the repeating structure and comic exaggeration are charming, and Tindur Peturs' illustrations are breathtaking in the quietest of ways."-CM: Canadian Review of Materials This fun read shares a lesson in overcoming something you fear. * Books BC - Indigenous Books for Schools *
More details
Edition
English Edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Toronto
Canada
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: From First Grade to Third Grade, Reading Age: From 6 to 8 years, Interest Age: From 6 to 8 years
Product notice
Picture book
Paper over boards
Illustrations
Illustrations, color
Dimensions
Height: 220 mm
Width: 219 mm
Thickness: 9 mm
Weight
296 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-77227-300-7 (9781772273007)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Becky Han is an Inuk singer-songwriter who grew up in the small and beautiful community of Ikpiarjuk (Arctic Bay) in Nunavut. Believing that music is a creative and educational outlet, she enjoys writing most of her work in Inuktut. The Bee is based on her award-winning song "Qaariaq".
Website
Tindur Peturs is an animator and illustrator, born and raised in Iceland, who moved to Canada to study animation and Canadian culture. They have a love for nature, animals, and the power of storytelling.
Website
Tindur Peturs is an animator and illustrator, born and raised in Iceland, who moved to Canada to study animation and Canadian culture. They have a love for nature, animals, and the power of storytelling.