LET’S BE BEES by Shawn Harris (pub day: FEB 11, 2025)
An adult and child become buzzing bees, rustling trees, and more in this delightful make-believe romp from Caldecott Honor winner Shawn Harris.
★ "Harris’ ability to connect with children on their own level, while also being unafraid to get a little weird in the process, brings to mind such superb titles as Margaret Wise Brown and Clement Hurd’s Goodnight Moon." —Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review
★ "In a sly, self-referential twist, the book the pair is reading—Let’s Be Bees—invites the audience into mimicry not just of the natural world but of the characters themselves."
—Publishers Weekly, Starred Review
★ “Acclaimed author illustrator and Caldecott Honor winner Harris pairs his simple, lyrical text with bright, vibrant colors in bold, childlike crayon strokes, with softly rounded shapes sustaining the cozy, endearing vibe. Certain to inspire further imaginative explorations with its playful, participatory fun, this joyful celebration of shared make-believe conjures endless possibilities for whimsical delight, inviting readers to return ‘again! Again!’”
—Booklist, starred review
Published by Neal Porter Books / Holiday House & available wherever books are sold.
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