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Name: Bee and me
Author: Elle J. McGuinness

When a little boy finds a bee in his bedroom, he hides, fearing a sting. The bee then explains the many good things bees do for the world. Presented in playful rhyme and illustrated with Ani‑Motion, the picture book highlights the critical importance of bees for young readers.

First publish date: 2008

Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books

Authors: Elle J. McGuinness

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