annieb123's Review of Lola Meets the Bees

by Anna McQuinn

In the latest Lola Reads book, Lola learns about urban beekeeping in this simple and charming introduction to the importance of bees.

Lola is buzzing with excitement! She is off to visit beekeeper Zora and meet her honeybees.

At Zora's, Lola goes up to the roof to see the hives. Lola wears a special suit so she can get up close. She sees the queen bee, the workers, and the baby bees. She even gets to taste the honey Zora's bees have made.

Now Lola wants to help bees, so she plants some seeds at home. In no time at all, many kinds of bees visit her little wild space!

Lola Meets the Bees is the 8th title in the much-loved Lola Reads series, as book-loving Lola continues to be curious about the world around her.

Originally posted on my blog Nonstop Reader.

Lola Meets the Bees is an adorable and information packed picture book for the youngest readers by Anna McQuinn. Released 9th April 2024 by Charlesbridge, it's 32 pages and is available in hardcover format.

Little Lola goes with her mom to visit a family friend who has beehives. Lola is fascinated to learn about bees and how they gather nectar and pollen. The whole adventure is illustrated very well by Rosalind Beardshaw. The pictures are colorful and detailed and show the life-cycle of the bees and a simplified explanation of what beekeepers do and how they help the bees.

The text is written in simple and understandable free verse and will be understood by even very young kids. Lexile measure is AD560L (2-5 years).

Five stars. This would be an excellent choice for public or school library acquisition, reading circles, or bedtime reading.

Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.

Reading updates

14 April, 2024: Started reading

14 April, 2024: Finished reading

14 April, 2024: Reviewed