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Macmillan Children's Book

Horsefly and Honeybee

A Picture Book

Author: Randy Cecil; illustrations by Randy Cecil

Horsefly and Honeybee

Horsefly and Honeybee

$11.99

About This Book

When Honeybee decides to take a nap in the same flower as Horsefly, trouble ensues! They don't want to share, and after quarrelling, run away in opposite directions. But it isn't long until they...

Page Count
32
On Sale
03/27/2012
Age Range
4-8

Book Details

When Honeybee decides to take a nap in the same flower as Horsefly, trouble ensues! They don't want to share, and after quarrelling, run away in opposite directions. But it isn't long until they meet again… They have both been captured by hungry Bullfrog! If Horsely and Honeybee are to escape before dinnertime, they must find a way to work together.

With beautiful illustrations and simple text, this is a sweet story about sharing and friendship.

Imprint Publisher

Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)

ISBN

9781466821828

In The News

“...a great read-aloud that children and their adults will love.” —School Library Journal, starred

“With a saturated, brightly colored palette, Cecil creates quirky characters who deliver a clear message.” —New York Times Book Review

“Cecil (Brontorina) creates striking oil-on-paper images; his cartoonish characters escape the leathery green lily pad, with its fuchsia and violet blooms, for crystalline blue skies and a shared home in an orange flower bud.” —Publishers Weekly

“Cecil's illustrations capture the comedy and down-home charm of this tale and its lovable characters. A pitch-perfect picture book.” —School Library Journal, starred review on Randy Cecil’s illustrations of Big Day on the River

“Cecil's illustrations sparkle with humor.” —Kirkus Reviews on Randy Cecil’s illustrations of The Singing Chick

“This Wild West fairy tale makes other versions look limp by comparison.” —Kirkus Reviews, pointer review on Randy Cecil’s illustrations of Little Red Cowboy Hat

“Cecil's colors reflect deep western sunset shades.” —School Library Journal, starred review on Randy Cecil’s illustrations of Little Red Cowboy Hat

About the Creators

Horsefly and Honeybee

Horsefly and Honeybee

$11.99