When Corbin’s teacher announces that the class will go on a field trip the following day to learn about bees and flowers, the whole class voices their disapproval. Corbin’s classmates regard bees as boring bugs that sting. Corbin knows a lot about bees and that his classmates are wrong. However, Corbin is worried that his classmates would squash the bees. His teacher asks him to help her teach his classmates how to act around bees. Corbin is excited, but there are concerns. How would he prevent his classmates from hurting the bees and how could he teach them all that he knew? Would his classmates even listen to him? Corbin Speaks Bee by Emma Pesis will provide the answers.

Corbin Speaks Bee will appeal to lovers of adventure stories for children. Emma anchors her storyline in themes such as humility, courage, and compassion. The story will teach a kid important lessons such as believing in oneself, learning to listen, and being authentic when dealing with others. Emma Pesis adds to her narration with beautiful images. These served to stimulate my imagination while following the story as well as making the reading experience both colorful and amusing. Emma brought Corbin’s qualities to the fore. He is a brave, caring, selfless, and humble kid. He did not hide his knowledge of bees from his classmates. Instead, he shared everything he knew with them.

Corbin Speaks Bee, by Emma Pesis, is an illustrated children’s book about Corbin, a boy who is naturally curious, quiet around wildlife, and perhaps most important of all, observant. These qualities allow him to learn about the world around him, specifically about bees. Instead of reading about them from a book, he uses his senses of sight and hearing to gain insights into the fascinating life of bees. One day the teacher announces to the class that they will be having an observation time in the schoolyard the next day, all focused on their local flowers and bees. Of course, Corbin is excited about this, but his classmates are not. He worries that their predisposition toward these creatures will only bring them harm. What is Corbin to do?

This is an excellent story about learning new things, and how one person can make a positive difference to the perceptions of others. The story is written in a way that makes it believable and enjoyable at the same time. The book can awaken the understanding of children to other creatures they fear, encouraging them to learn more before reacting. The end of the book provides a list of fun facts about bees, adding to a child’s interest in these remarkable creatures. The illustrations are bright, colorful, and highly detailed and will draw the reader into the story. Corbin Speaks Bee by Emma Pesis is an engaging and radiant tale that children will want to read again and again. Highly recommended.