Storytime Theme: Bees
This week’s storytime is about a vital part of our ecosystem – bees! These little creatures are small but mighty and deserve our respect. Share these great picture books with kids to help them understand the importance of bees and not to be too afraid of them. Did you know that honeybees have 170 odorant receptors? That’s a lot for such a tiny little insect! They use these receptors to find flowers and communication. In comparison, humans have around 400 receptors. If you’re looking for more great honeybee facts, check out Nat Geo Kids!
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Storytime Theme: Bees
Books
- Bee: A Peek-Through Picture Book by Britta Teckentrup
- Bee Dance by Rick Chrustowski
- Beehive by Jorey Hurley
- The Beeman by Laurie Krebs and Valeria Cis
- Give Bees a Chance by Bethany Barton
- Honeybee: The Busy Life of Apis Mellifera by Candace Fleming, illustrated by Eric Rohmann
- Little Bee by Edward Gibbs
- UnBEElievables: Honeybee Poems and Paintings by Douglas Florian
- The Very Greedy Bee by Steve Smallman, illustrated by Jack Tickle
Songs
- I’m Bringing Home a Baby Bumblebee – Kiboomers
- Here Is the Beehive – Jbrary
- A Bee Is on Your Nose – Storybook Stephanie
Activities
- Boo Boo Bee Band-aid Craft – The OT Toolbox
- Paper Plate Bee Craft – Non-Toy Gifts
- Bubble Wrap Beehive – From ABCs to ACTs
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