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Honeybee: The Busy Life of Apis Mellifera
Written by Candace Fleming and illustrated by Eric Rohman
Watch the video read aloud of the third Cook Prize contender. Look at the illustrations carefully!
Use these questions to think about the way the authors use language in the book:
Use these questions to think about the way the authors use language in the book:
How do the pictures relate to the text?
How do the pictures relate to the text?
Are the illustrations important to understanding the text?
Does the feel of the pictures match the tone of the book?
Eric enjoyed doing detailed realistic nature drawings as well as drawing cartoons. Check out his website and learn about his background. Try drawing something from nature from different angles.
Try drawing a cartoon Take a picture and email it to Mrs. Abner..
Notice Eric's two different styles of working. He has realistic lusciously painted illustrations and a more cartoon style.
Notice Eric's two different styles of working. He has realistic lusciously painted illustrations and a more cartoon style.
How do you think he decides which style he will use for book projects? Which style do you prefer?
How do you think he decides which style he will use for book projects? Which style do you prefer?
Candace Fleming
Candace Fleming
Candace Fleming has written 36 books so far! Picture books, fiction and nonfiction.
Read about her books here.
Figurative Language
Figurative Language
Candace Fleming utilizes many examples of figurative language. Learn about them with this ReadWriteThink Chart.
Candace Fleming utilizes many examples of figurative language. Learn about them with this ReadWriteThink Chart.
Try writing your own figurative description of something in nature. Look at Mrs. Abner's example and then create your own.
Try writing your own figurative description of something in nature. Look at Mrs. Abner's example and then create your own.
Want to learn more information about honeybees?
Want to learn more information about honeybees?
Check out this National Geographic Kids Article.
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