The Thing About Bees by Shabazz Larkin (Grades 1-3)

A beautiful, poetic argument for learning to understand the things that frighten us, "The Thing About Bees" centers on a father's relationship with his son as he explains why bees--the objects of the boy's fear--are so important to people and to the world. It is a book written to inspire wonder by author and fine artist Shabazz Larkin, writing with "an unconditional love" for both his son and the bees.