The Bee Without Wings
Published March 21, 2023 from PAPress, a division of Chronicle Books
An unexpected friendship between a girl and a wingless bee warmly teaches young readers about friendship and loss in this heartfelt tale for fans of Charlotte's Web and The Honeybee.
Signed copies are available at the Spaniels Tale in Ottawa.
“This story is beautifully told through economical but powerful prose, and the pages are full of sincere emotions—from grief and mourning to joyous revelry—all exquisitely rendered with gouache and colored pencils in soothing nature colors. If you’ve never fallen in love with a bee, you will here.” — Booklist
About the Book
Finding a bumble bee without wings in her garden, Sasha is determined to help it survive, leading to an unexpected friendship. Sasha, Molly the cat, and Bea the bee share a joyful summer together and discover that you don't need wings to fly. When the time comes to say goodbye to Bea, Sasha finds a meaningful way to honor the life of her tiny friend.
The Bee Without Wings is a timeless story of friendship and loss for young readers, beautifully illustrated by author Amberlea Williams. This warm tale includes an activity for creating a bee pollinator garden, along with information on how to care for early spring bees.
