Bumblebee queens begin the spring alone, but can create colonies of hundreds throughout the year. Follow one queen as she finds a nest, gathers nectar, lays eggs and tends her colony through spring, summer, and fall.

"Little ones will love following Rosy the Bumblebee as she flies around outside, finding wonderfully colorful flowers to feed on and a cozy corner to rest in after a long, hard day of exploring--and more importantly, collecting pollen! But with bumps along the way, she'll need your help. Will you volunteer as her little helper? This sweet picture book gently introduces young readers to the idea of animal conservation and protection. Bursting with...

"Bumble bees are rather charming, buzzing from flower to flower with their furry black and yellow bodies. Depending on where you live, the bees you see might be escapees from a greenhouse or "bumble bee factory." They might even be descendants of stowaways on Viking ships. Thanks to humans, bumble bees are world travelers, spreading to countries that never hosted bumble bees before. For centuries these insects pollinated our crops. But are they pushing...

"A delightful picture book about a young boy who finds himself feeling too restricted during his year-end dance recital."--

"Baloney and friends are back, and this time they're going up! They're writing their own theme song! Having an epic sleepover in a tent! And experimenting with an incredible new device that let's them reach for the sky! This second collection of three hilarious tales and min-comics will get newly independent readers giggling with the whole gang: Baloney, Peanut, Bizz, Krabbit."-- cover page 4.

Includes three episodes where Elmo and friends explore the seasons, bumblebees, and rainbows.