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Daphne's Bees
By Catherine Dempsey
Illustrated by Veselina Tomova
Ten-year-old Daphne is abuzz with excitement! She’s learning the ins and outs of beekeeping from her grandmother. Together they assemble hive boxes, set up a colony, tend the colony and gather honey. Told in a simple, straightforward manner, this beautifully illustrated informational ... Read more
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Ten-year-old Daphne is abuzz with excitement! She’s learning the ins and outs of beekeeping from her grandmother. Together they assemble hive boxes, set up a colony, tend the colony and gather honey. Told in a simple, straightforward manner, this beautifully illustrated informational storybook is an excellent introduction to the many aspects of beekeeping. It includes lots of useful information, bee facts and more, all wrapped up in a story that celebrates the connection between grandparent and grandchild.
Catherine Dempsey
Catherine Dempsey lives on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean in Flatrock, a small town near St. John’s. She and her husband started raising bees in 2012 with two hives. Soon she was involved with establishing the Newfoundland and Labrador Beekeeping Association, building an active network of beekeepers across the province. A former elementary school teacher, Catherine loves sharing information about the joys and challenges involved with keeping bees. Daphne’s Bees is her first book.
Veselina Tomova
Born in Sofia, Bulgaria, Veselina Tomova graduated from Leipzig's School of Graphic Art and Book Design before moving to Newfoundland. A graphic designer and award-winning artist, she has illustrated books in Germany, Bulgaria and Canada. She divides her time between St. John's, Newfoundland and Rusalya, Bulgaria.
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- Dimensions 48 pages, 11 x 8.5 x 0.125 in
- Published March 15, 2022
- Publisher Running the Goat
- Category Children's Fiction
- Keywords Insects , Spiders , Etc. , Recycling & Green Living , Environment , Children’s / Teenage Fiction: General Fiction , Children’s / Teenage Fiction: Nature & Animal Stories , Children’s / Teenage General Interest: Rural & Farm Life , Children’s / Teenage Social Issues: Environment & Green Issues
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