Ben Hoare (Author) is a wildlife writer who still can't quite believe that being a nature nerd is what he gets to do for a living. After studying at the University of Cambridge, he became an editor of children's nonfiction, then worked at BBC Wildlife Magazine, where he went in search of everything from leafcutter ants to whale sharks. Now a full-time writer, he lives in Somerset, England.

Nina Chakrabarti (Illustrator) grew up in Kolkata, India, and moved to the United Kingdom in her teens. She has written and illustrated several books for children, taking inspiration from both the extraordinary and the often overlooked. She lives and works in Hastings, on the south coast of England.

"In addition to the attention it pays to global bee diversity, this effort stands out for its explicit and accurate ...assurance that 'honeybees are not in trouble, because beekeepers look after them, ' and its eminently child-friendly suggestions for helping wild bees... An effective presentation of a charismatic creature."
--Kirkus Reviews

"This cheerful picture book features busy two-page chapters highlighting aspects of everyday bee life, offering engaging vistas that go beyond basic definitions and facts ... This makes a great addition to most STEM collections."

--Kathleen McBroom, Booklist

Publisher: Nosy Crow

Pub date: 2026-06-02

Length: 32 pages