When requesting,I didn't see that it was a middle grade book .I am not very comfortable reading middle grade.
So when I started reading this book it took me forever to finish.
A helpful bee,facing different situations and.different people just to find out no matter how different others are ,we should not have any against prejudice anyone.

Lucy is a sweet bee who is determined to help those around her, even though they have prejudices against the other bees around them. As she goes on her quest, she gets help from these other bees and finds out that they really aren't so bad after all. Even though their honey isn't the same color, it is still good. It's a good lesson for kids to learn. Plus there are some educational pieces in the back about bees, so a bit of science is in there as well.

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There was no way for our family not to love this book - two of the bee characters share the names of my children so it was written exactly for us. Aside from that obvious delight though, the story itself was adorable, the illustrations are fantastic and this book has a wonderful hopeful message that would be well received in a classroom, perfect for spring and for this uncertain time in so many of our lives. Perfect for ages 6-10 or so or even younger as a read-aloud.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I would estimate the target audience to be ages 7-9 if reading on their own. The illustrations were adorable and spaced well throughout the story. The story itself was well-paced and speckled with little life lesson gems. An enriching story for the youth of today!

What better to read while experiencing enforced stay at home times than about a bee who wanted to help others during times of illness!?! Lucy and her friend Molly liked to do their jobs but also to have fun. They were curious about the outside world, but were warned only to pay attention to jobs they were given and never to drink pollen from other beehives. Until suddenly the bees around them began to get sick, feel weak and not be able to do their jobs. Lucy decided to go look for a cure while there was still time.
A very nice introduction to bee society, this is a book also about kindness and acceptance. It is about acknowledging emotions and how to deal with them, including fear. There are some BIG words to explore along the way, pushing boundaries and vocabulary concepts.
It is exciting and although there are scary moments, there is also music and laughter included in Lucy's adventure. Molly shows how valuable her efforts back home are as well. Overall a wonderful story.

This was a cute story which my 9 year old enjoyed reading with me. We loved the message in this book and it was enjoyable to read

This is a wonderful book for any child age 7 to 10. This book follows the story of a Bee who’s on a mission to help her fellow bees. This book will keep children engaged as well as teaching them many life lessons.

My 6 year old daughter was a big fan of Lucy the Bee and the Healing Honey, she loved the illustrations and said she would definitely read again.

A cool and accessible story, fit for the classroom shelf. I’m glad I had the chance to read this creative story and would gladly share it with others.

This is a great book that targets school aged children. You follow Lucy on a journey to help ill bees. During her journey, children will learn lessens of teamwork, sharing, and also forgiveness. This is written in a manner that teacher can use it as a teaching tool. There are great illustrations and this story can truly be used to read to younger children as well.

Such a sweet story book with plenty of witty word associations, cute illustrations and lots of lessons to learn allow the way. From staying positive and, facing your fears, to listening to your heart and making new friends. This book is educational and absolutely adorable.

I love this book! It will show children how to overcome their fears, and help others. It will also show them that we are all alike!

Lucy the Bee and the Healing Honey
by Alessandra Macaluso
102 pages
Reading level 7-10 years
Publisher: Warren Publishing, Inc
Publication date : December 3, 2019
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Description:
Lucy the honeybee lives a buzzy and bee-a-utiful life with her bee buddies from the red hive--painting her home with propolis, collecting pollen, and playing with her best friend, Molly. That is, until members of the red hive fall sick and not even their delicious red honey will heal them. As the bees struggle with how to help their hive, Lucy has an idea: could the other, forbidden hives in the forest hold the cure her friends so desperately need? Although she knows it's forbidden, Lucy devises a plan to travel across the forest in search of help, hope, and healing honey.
🐝MY REVIEW🐝
Lucy the Bee and the Healing Honey is a great educational children’s
chapter book about helping others. This is such a cute book! At the end of the book is a glossary for definitions and questions which allow this story to be used as a teaching guide. Even though the book is for ages 7-10 my 2 year old granddaughter and my 5 year old daughter loved it. I loved the story, the lesson it taught and the positive attitude it sets. I would say this would be a great book for teachers to have in their classrooms. The illustrations are bright and so cute . The kids loved looking at all the pictures throughout the book.This book has a valuable message about helping others ,sharing, forgiveness and caring. This is a such a clever way to teach children about bees and the way a hive works. Many thanks to the Publisher , the Author , and NetGalley for a ARC copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. I was not required to write a positive review nor was I compensated in any other way. All opinions I have expressed are my own or those of my family.
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Oh my goodness - excuse me while my heart MELTS. This book is adorable and hello, there’s a bee with the same name as me! What more could anyone want?!

Lovely story line and my little girls seemed to love it. As did i

Such a cute book with great illustrations. I know that younger kids will love it because mine did! A great message about learning to help friends.

A lovely book, with colourful illustrations and an important message about helping friends.

Thank you to NetGalley and to the publishers for an opportunity to read this in exchange for an honest review.

I loved this book! It was so cute, I just wanted to keep on reading. The ending was so satisfying. I also liked how you learn about bees and the way a hive works so the information at the end of the book was a nice bonus!

A fantastic book. Lucy is a bee. The author tells of Lucy’s life in the hive. Told in a very educational way. Along Lucy’s journey we meet her friends.
Brilliantly told and a great kids book to have.

This is an absolutely darling book! The story line is engaging, and the illustrations are colorful. Lucy sets out to find a cure for her fellow bees who are ill. The story follows her travels as she searches for honey from the other hives. Along the way, she meets several others who provide her with assistance. There is a glossary at the back of the book that provides definitions of terms within the book. There are also some thought-provoking questions that allow this story to be used as a teaching guide. The plot covers sharing, forgiveness and caring. This is a great book for those ages 6 to 10. Thank you to NetGalley, the author and publisher for the opportunity to review this book.