Bee, A Peek-Through Picture Book

Bee, A Peek-Through Picture Book 

By Britta Teckentrup 

    Bee is part of the Peek-Through picture book series by Britta Teckentrup. The book follows the adventures of a honeybee as she goes through her day. Some intrigue is added because the reader may not be sure what a bee does all day since this book is marketed to a younger age. The reader sees the bee go through many scenes, including different forests and meadows. The bee gets to her hive and tells the other bees that there is work to be done. The book ends with all the bees flying away. Bee is a highly effective way to introduce children to the concept of how bees are good since a lot of children fear bees or have been stung by them in the past. The pictures are visually stunning and there are shapes cut out on almost every page. The cover is cut out with a hexagonal honeycomb shape that continues throughout the whole entire book. There is a lot of attention to detail present. If the reader looks closely, they can trace certain animals throughout the book. There are ladybugs on almost every page which is something a child could enjoy. There are animals grouped together such as a hive of bees or a pair of foxes. The words are uncomplicated and easy to follow. Bee also has a good rhyming structure and is very lyrical when read aloud. This element greatly adds to the story and makes it easy for a young mind to follow. On the last page, there is a meadow scene that shows each animal featured on the pages hiding in the flowers. This addition is sure to be useful to children and parents alike. Bee is highly informative and is sure to be a favorite in any classroom, home, or library setting.  

BIBLIO: 2016, Doubleday, Penguin Random House, Ages 2-6, $14.99 

REVIEWER: Ella Frey  

FORMAT: Picture Book 

ISBN: 978-1-5247-1526-7