Sir Ladybug and the Queen Bee - by Corey R Tabor (Hardcover)

About the Book

"The second adventure in the fresh and funny Sir Ladybug graphic novel series"--

Book Synopsis

The second adventure in the fresh and funny Sir Ladybug young graphic novel series, from Caldecott Honor and two-time Geisel Award-winning author-illustrator Corey Tabor. Perfect for fans of Catwad, Bird & Squirrel, and Narwhal & Jelly.

Sir Ladybug--the duke of the dandelion patch, champion of truth and justice--is on a new quest! He and his herald, Pell, and his trusty squire, Sterling, will have to be extra-clever to outwit the mean Queen Bee.

Woven seamlessly into this funny and surprising story are the themes of friendship, bravery, teamwork, creative thinking, and helping others. With warmth and heart, surprising and delightful asides, and a memorable cast of characters, this series will appeal to avid and reluctant readers alike.

Sir Ladybug, the first book in the series, was welcomed by Publishers Weekly in a starred review: "Tabor's friend-forward graphic novel series opener is an ensemble comedy starring Sir Ladybug as the proverbial gentle knight. The story's themes of friendship and acceptance may be familiar, but leave it to Tabor to get there in a wholly original way."

Review Quotes

Praise for MEL FELL: "The mixed media drawings, alive with wonderful textures and soft colors, show Mel executing an impressive aerial somersault before blithely hurtling headfirst in parallel with the tree trunk as inhabitants below are thrown into comic panic, convinced that Mel's dive-bombing will result in disaster.... 'Hope' may be the thing with feathers, but Mel proves that 'gutsy' can be, too." - Publishers Weekly (starred review)
"Praise for MEL FELL: "Encourages children to feel brave, to try, and to believe they can soar." - Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
"Praise for MEL FELL: "There's a good deal of humor in this lighthearted story. Tabor's relaxed, loose-lined illustrations capture the energy of the fall as well as Mel's endearing, determined personality."-- - Horn Book (starred review)
Praise for SNAIL CROSSING: "Geisel Award-winner Tabor presents a pink protagonist who's an endearing mix of stubborn and openhearted. The author handles the tricky themes of kindness and forgiveness with the lightest of touches and a sweet, loopy storytelling logic." - Publishers Weekly (starred review)
Praise for FOX THE TIGER: "A humorous ending provides a positive message of self-acceptance." - School Library Journal
"A gentle but fiercely loyal ladybug knight is joined by his faithful herald (a roly-poly bug who gets a little nervous sometimes but loves to loudly tell anyone who'll listen how great his friends are) and his steed/squire (a snail with a surprisingly spacious shell and a love of adventure) in Tabor's first two installments of a graphic-novel series for the early-reader set. Tabor's celebration of friendship will have readers joining Pell the Roly-Poly Herald in loudly singing Sir Ladybug's praises." - The Horn Book
"Visual humor, tongue-in-cheek declarations, and knock-knock jokes add to the fun absurdity of a story that subverts the natural phenomenon of a bird eating a bug. An endearing testament to the joys of friendship." - Kirkus Reviews
"Tabor's fast-paced sequel to Sir Ladybug (2022) keeps all the charm of the first book, and it delivers a common sense anti-bullying message. The simple illustrations play up humorous moments and clever details for yet another entertaining read with plenty of heart." - Booklist