Brilliant bee books

We’ve put together a list of books about brilliant bees, from funny tales to fascinating facts, to help children find out all about these amazing creatures…

  • Why Do We Need Bees?

    by Katyie Daynes, illustrated by Christine Pym 

    2017 4 to 9 years 

    • Interactive
    • Non-fiction
    • Touch and feel books

    A robust and attractive lift-the-flap book answering all the questions youngsters might have about bees: where they come from, how they live, and why they are important in our world.

  • A Bear’s Guide to Beekeeping

    by Pip Cornell, illustrated by Alex G Griffiths 

    2022 4 to 7 years 

    • Funny
    • Picture books

    This entertaining picture book is a step-by-step guide for any bear who wants to become a successful beekeeper. Attractive, colourful artwork depicting Bear’s mishaps is full of witty detail.

  • Omar, the Bees and Me

    by Helen Mortimer, illustrated by Katie Cottle 

    2021 4 to 9 years 

    • Picture books

    With a perfect balance of fact and narrative, this heartwarming picture book will engage and delight young children, and inspire them to encourage bees into their own outdoor spaces.

  • The Bumblebear

    by Nadia Shireen 

    2016 4 to 9 years 

    • Funny
    • Picture books

    Norman the bear loves honey, so he thinks up an ingenious plan to get his paws on as much as he can eat – by enrolling at Bee School! An endearing tale about friendship and loyalty.

  • When the Bees Buzzed Off!

    by Lula Bell, illustrated by Stephen Bennett 

    2018 4 to 9 years 

    • Adventure
    • Funny
    • Interactive
    • Picture books

    This fabulous lift-the-flap book subtly encourages everyone to plant lots of bee-friendly flowers and is a fun-filled introduction to conservation for young children.

  • The Book of Bees

    by Piotr Socha and Wojciech Grajkowski 

    2016 5 to 14 years 

    • Around the world
    • Non-fiction

    This glorious book will introduce you to the bee world. It is fantastically illustrated in a cartoonish style that is big, bold and great fun.