Jules the Little Bee - (Little Heroes for Little Ones) by Stepanka Sekaninova (Board Book)

Book Synopsis

Born one sunny day inside a buzzing hive, tiny Jules is ready to work--and there's no time to waste.

In this colorful board book in the Little Heroes for Little Ones series, young readers follow Jules from the moment she hatches, growing from egg to larva to pupa to a hardworking adult bee, right alongside her bee friend Teddy. Together they explore every job inside the hive--feeding hungry larvae, guarding the queen, and eventually flying out to the meadow to gather nectar and pollen. Look closely on every page for one spotted ladybug, who has wandered off and is waiting to be found.

With gentle, read-aloud storytelling, children discover the real, surprising differences between the hive's busy worker bees and its lounging bee boys, plus how a new queen is chosen and how the whole colony settles in for a long winter's sleep.

Perfect for curious young nature-lovers, Jules the Little Bee blends real science with warmth and gentle humor, turning the buzzing, busy world of a beehive into a story young readers will want to return to again and again.

• Spot the Hidden Ladybug: A spotted little ladybug hides somewhere on every page, turning story time into a search-and-find game.
• Follows a Bee's Full Life Cycle: From egg to larva to pupa, Jules hatches and grows right alongside readers, learning a new job at every stage.
• Real Science, Kid-Friendly Language: Introduces true bee facts, from pollen-gathering to the queen's wedding flight, in warm, accessible storytelling.
• Fun and Informative Storytelling: Combines lively illustrations with a gentle, read-aloud story that's engaging and memorable for children.
• Part of the Little Heroes for Little Ones Series: Launches a buggy board book series alongside Annie the Ladybug, Amillie the Butterfly, and Alice the Ant Girl.
• Perfect for Kids Ages 3-6: A colorful board book ideal for curious kids interested in science, nature, and the outdoors.

For more than 75 years, Albatros Media has been crafting original and innovative children's books that are both playful and educational, fostering curiosity and a love of learning in young minds. From novelty and board books to picture books and seasonal titles, Albatros Media creates high-quality books designed to delight, comfort, and inspire.

About the Author

Stepanka Sekaninova used to work as a TV reporter and in the production of children's programs. Now she is a writer and an editor-in-chief, living in the Czech Republic.

Linh Dao spent much of her life in Hanoi, Vietnam, where she was born, before moving to the Czech Republic. She studied illustration in Brno and animation in Zlín, where her graduation film earned several international awards. In 2016, she won a prize in the Young Creative category at the ADC Creative Awards. After a stint in corporate life, she returned to freelancing as an illustrator and animator. She lives in Brno, where she survives mainly on potato chips and green tea.