Annabelle Bee and Now There Are Three - (Adventures of Annabelle Bee and Benjamin Butterfly) by Debra Raso O'Connor (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

Annabelle Bee and Benjamin Butterfly's friendship is put to the test when Annabelle has to share Benjamin's time with his little brother, Bailey. Bailey doesn't even look like Benjamin-he's a green and black caterpillar, and eats milkweed instead of nectar. How strange! But with just a little bit of patience, Annabelle may see that Bailey has more in common with her and Benjamin than she thought, and she may learn that sharing friendship can help bonds grow even stronger. . .

Young readers can explore friendship, jealousy, and the magic of transformation in this charming follow-up to Annabelle Bee and the Butterfly Tree.

Review Quotes

"A sweet interspecies friendship celebrating curiosity and the courage to reach out." --Kirkus Reviews

"This whimsically illustrated tale of friendship will captivate young readers. It highlights the human skills of kindness and cooperation while teaching the reader about the jobs of pollinators in their ecosystem and the importance of bees!" --Ann Hobbie, Former Chair of the Monarch Joint Venture Board of Directors and Author of Monarch Butterflies

"This charming book with its playful text and delightful illustrations is sure to capture the minds and hearts of preschoolers and kindergarteners everywhere! Perfect for story time, the classroom, or beneath a child's blanket fort!" --Dianna Hutts Aston, Award-Winning Author of An Egg is Quiet, A Butterfly is Patient, and The Moon Over Star, a Coretta Scott King Honor Book

"Annabelle Bee and the Butterfly Tree is a captivating jewel of a book! As a beekeeper, I'm tickled to know this book exists as it delicately describes relationships between pollinators and the impact humans have on our natural world. The author educates its reader about honeybees and makes it easy for children to understand through the simple words and enchanting imagery." --Carmen Joyce, Second-Generation Beekeeper at Nooga Honey Pot Bee Farm

"Annabelle Bee and Benjamin Butterfly will quickly become a treasured story that nurtures values like kindness and self-confidence." --Deni Gleggi, Principal of Gullege Elementary School