The Book of Bees

Description

We are obviously a bit obsessed with bees here, and Piotr Socha’s stunning The Book of Bees is hands-down one of the most beautiful tributes to them we’ve ever seen.

This isn’t just a standard children’s book—it’s a massive, 72-page visual masterpiece that feels right at home on a coffee table. Packed with giant, vibrant illustrations and a wonderfully light, humorous touch, the book traces the incredible journey of bees from the time of the dinosaurs all the way to the modern day. You’ll discover how bees communicate through dance, what a beekeeper actually does, and quirky historical facts—like who survived being stung 2,443 times, and why Napoleon was so fascinated by them.

Winner of the Educational Writers’ Award, it covers everything from biomimetics and pollination to early honey hunting and the mythology of Greek divinities. Whether you’re shopping for a curious young nature lover or an adult who appreciates gorgeous graphic illustration, this encyclopaedic book is an absolute joy. We highly recommend reading it with a hot cup of tea and a thick slice of toast dripping with forest honey.

Key Details:

• Author: Piotr Socha & Wojciech Grajkowski

• Format: Hardcover (PLC), oversized

• Dimensions: 37.0 x 27.3 cm

• Pages: 72

• Publisher: Thames & Hudson