Queen Bea

Faced with her waning popularity and the arrival of a new girl, bossy third-grader Beatrice learns during a visit to a bee farm that honeybees have something to teach her about getting along with others. Written by a former beekeeper, Queen Bea contains information presented in the story during the class's field trip to the apiary. Back matter includes interesting bee facts and a glossary of terms. The comparison of honeybees' social network and our own prompts Beatrice to examine how she treats other kids. Queen Bea explores themes of friendship, kindness, and getting along with others.