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The Bee Tree

The Bee Tree

by Patricia Polacco

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About This Book

When Mary Ellen tells her grandfather she's bored of reading, he takes her on a lively chase through the countryside to find a bee tree full of honey. Along the way, the whole town joins the pursuit, and Mary Ellen discovers that the sweetness of knowledge is worth the effort - just like honey.

Why We Love This

Patricia Polacco's warm storytelling makes this a wonderful way to inspire a love of reading, and kids get swept up in the excitement of the great bee chase.

Nature

Trees

Themes

AdventureCommunityFamilyHistory

Animals

Farm AnimalsBees

Seasons

SpringSummer