Little Bee: The Buzz About the Party (Little Bee 1)

CELEBRATES FAMILY IN ALL FORMS: Bee’s story highlights a range of non-traditional families: two dads, single parents, blended families, and more, creating space for all kids to see themselves reflected and affirmed.
KID-FRIENDLY EXPLORATION OF EGG DONATION AND SURROGACY: Bee shares her experience of being born via egg donation and surrogacy in a natural, age-appropriate way, helping to demystify the topic and spark important conversations.
BUG LOVER!: Each book emphasizes a different bug, and this first one is all about BEES! Bee learns about bees at the museum and through her favourite book. The cover art and other illustration details will also highlight this buggy aspect.
A FRESH TAKE ON MOTHER’S DAY: Perfect for classrooms or families looking for an inclusive alternative to traditional Mother’s Day stories. Emphasizes empathy, standing up for yourself and others, and celebrating the people who love and care for us—whoever they are.
FIRST IN A NEW SERIES: The Little Bee series explores friendship, identity, and classroom dynamics with humour and heart. Book 2 is set for Fall 2026, and Book 3 for Winter 2027.
CRITICS ARE BUZZING ABOUT THE SERIES: “A must-purchase.”—STARRED review, School Library Journal
BACKMATTER: The book will feature engaging backmatter!
SWEET SPOT READER RECOMMENDATION: 7+ years

LEVELING INFO: F-P Guided Code: L - Grade Two III. Lexile Code: 740 L