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Lulu Meets the Bees

Author: Anna McQuinnIllustrator: Rosalind Beardshaw

This beautiful exploration of bees and nature and friendship and learning all come together when Lulu visits the beehives. Looking at the role of bees, their honey-making and how to create a thriving environment for them, strong elements of science are delicately entwined in the story.

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  • Booky Girl Lulu is an award-winning series
  • Anna McQuinn is an award-winning author
  • Rosalind Beardshaw is an award-winning illustrator
  • Black representation
  • Diverse cast
  • Single parent
  • Female lead
  • Class/socio-economic diversity