Daphne’s Bees

Catherine Dempsey

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Daphne’s Bees

  Author:   Catherine Dempsey  
  Artist :   Veselina Tomova    
  Publisher:  Running the Goat

Ten-year-old Daphne is abuzz with excitement! She’s learning the ins and outs of beekeeping from her grandmother. Together they assemble hive boxes, set up a colony, tend the colony, and gather honey. Told in a simple, straightforward manner, this beautifully illustrated informational storybook is an excellent introduction to the many aspects of beekeeping. It includes lots of useful information, bee facts, and more, all wrapped up in a story that celebrates the connection between grandparent and grandchild.

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ISBN associated with this title: 9781927917503
Item RG0039
PublisherRunning the Goat
PublisherRunning the Goat
Published on March 15 2022
Language ENG
Pages 48
Format Paperback
Dimensions8.5(in) x 11(in)
Shipping weight208(g)
Status ACTIVE TITLE
Catherine Dempsey
Catherine Dempsey lives on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean in Flatrock, a small town near St. John's. She and her husband began raising bees in 2012, starting with two hives. Soon she was involved with establishing the Newfoundland and Labrador Beekeeping Association, building an active network of beekeepers across the province. A former elementary school teacher, Catherine loves sharing information about the joys and challenges involved with keeping bees. Daphne's Bees is her first book.
Veselina Tomova
Born in Sofia, Bulgaria, Veselina Tomova graduated from Leipzig's School of Graphic Art and Book Design before moving to Newfoundland. She has illustrated books in Germany, Bulgaria and Canada. She divides her time between St. John's, Newfoundland, where she lives in a small house overlooking the harbour, and Rusalya, Bulgaria, where she tends her family?s vegetable garden and enjoys the antics of Bucky the dog and Ginger the cat.

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