A Hive of Busy Bees: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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A Hive of Busy Bees is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Williams, Effie Mae Hency.
Catalogue synopsis
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"A Hive of Busy Bees" by Effie Mae Hency Williams is a collection of children's stories, likely written during the early 20th century. The book offers moral lessons through the adventures and experiences of two children, Joyce and Don, who spend a summer with their grandparents on a farm. Throughout the tales, the characters encounter various challenges and learn important values such as kindness, honesty, obedience, and gratitude through whimsical stories often centered around the metaphorical concept of "busy bees." The opening of the book introduces Joyce and Don, who are excited about their summer stay at their grandparents' farm. As the story unfolds, the children express their worries about missing out on time with their grandparents due to their father’s upcoming fishing trip, but their spirits lift when it becomes clear that they will still have summer adventures with Grandpa and Grandma. The narrative captures joyful childhood experiences, from preparations for the trip to the realities of life on a farm, including a humorous mishap with a bee sting and delightful interactions with the animals. Overall, this portion sets the stage for a series of engaging tales that blend nostalgic farm life with valuable lessons for young readers.
Book and edition facts
- Title: A Hive of Busy Bees
- Author credits: Williams, Effie Mae Hency
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Bees -- Juvenile fiction
- Christian life -- Juvenile fiction
- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
- Farms -- Juvenile fiction
- Grandparents -- Juvenile fiction
- Siblings -- Juvenile fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
- Category: Short Stories
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