A Bear’s Guide to Beekeeping by Pip Cornell

Are you a bear thinking about keeping your very own bees? Do you love delicious honey? Then this might be the perfect guide for you.

A Bear’s Guide to Beekeeping is a wonderfully funny picture book that presents itself as a beekeeping manual written especially for bears. In this playful story, readers discover how to look after their buzzing companions through clear, step-by-step advice. From choosing the right hive to making a tiny crown for your queen bee, aspiring bear-beekeepers will learn everything they need to know.

The instructions are simple, the illustrations are full of personality, and the humour builds as one crucial rule keeps appearing: whatever you do… absolutely never hug the bees.

Written by debut author Pip Cornell and illustrated by Alex G. Griffiths, this charming book blends clever storytelling with lively illustrations that make it perfect for reading aloud and sharing.

Why we and schools love this book

• Encourages curiosity about nature
  Children are introduced to bees, hives, and honey through humour and storytelling.
• Perfect for reading aloud
  The playful “instruction manual” style invites participation and laughter.
• Ideal for early literacy
  Clear language, repetition, and engaging illustrations support vocabulary and comprehension.

Format: Paperback, Pages: 32, Publisher: Andersen Press, Author: Pip Cornell, Illustrator: Alex G. Griffiths, Recommended age: 3–7 years