From Publishers Weekly
The newest gem from Polacco''s treasure chest of family stories
extolls the virtues of reading--and of taking a study break. Young
Mary Ellen would rather be "outdoors running and playing" than
indoors with a book. Sympathetic to her feelings, her grandfather
suggests that they find a bee tree. The Michigan woods literally
buzz with activity as Mary Ellen and Grampa chase a pollen-laden
bee to its far-off hive, picking up curious neighbors and
passers-by along the w
內容簡介:
When Mary Ellen gets bored with her reading, Grandpa knows a
hunt for a bee tree is just what she needs. Half the town joins the
exciting chase, but it''s not until everyone returns home that Mary
Ellen makes a discovery of her own: Sometimes, even the sweetest of
things must be worked for. Polacco has created another charming
picture book featuring a child learning from a grandparent in an
idyllic pastoral settingBoth the writing and artwork are fresh and
inviting. -- School Library Journal, starred review The
newest gem from Polacco''s treasure chest of family stories extols
the virtue of reading--and of taking a study break.Like Mary Ellen,
readers will emerge refreshed from this respite, ready to seek out
new adventures. -- Publishers Weekly Young readers will
savor this. -- The Horn Book Patricia Polacco lives in Union
City, MI.