The illustrations are great along with the actual real-life pictures at the end! The author explains step by step of farming and beekeeping. The vocabulary for explanations is perfect for this age range! My Pre-K class conducts studies on gardening and insects. I wouldn't read the whole book, just the most important parts. I do feel that the book was a little too long even for the age range. All of the concepts were covered but didn't necessarily have to have their own separate pages. I feel that some of the concepts could have been combined. The book was a great way to explain the importance of bees!

As a rural library serving a community filled with independent apiaries, small scale farms, and community pollinator gardens, this book is sure to be a hit with our families!

The cheerful illustrations, engaging photos, and graphic novel layout will appeal to younger readers, while the solid information and handy index will appeal to older readers who want to share "what my family does" with their friends and the community at large. Surprisingly comprehensive, this book pulls readers onto a small family farm and into the cycle of beekeeping across all four seasons, providing both a basic overview of bees and beekeeping and a more nuanced look at the challenges faced by the small scale farmer or beekeeper. A fantastic addition to any library, and a perfect book to bring along on a Farmers Market story time or as a highlight for a community garden or local pollinator program.