Maya the Bee: Bringing a Classic German Children's Book to English Readers

Discover the captivating story of Maya the Bee,a free-spirited brave little bee that leaves her colony looking for adventure and exploring life and nature.Follow Maya as she faces her fears and encounters many fascinating creatures—some friendly, some terrifying: There are beetles, flies, a grasshopper, a dragonfly, and a butterfly, to scary spiders, evil hornets, and even a fairy.Maya almost dies before putting her life on the line to save her colony.Will she succeed?Read this updated beloved German children’s book classic to find out.With delightful new illustrations, this beautifully illustrated, fresh, relevant, and contemporary translation re-visits the timeless tale of a free-spirited little bee leaving her hive to find freedom, knowledge, and adventures.If you enjoyed reading about the magical world of insects and nature in Charlotte's Web, you'll love Maya the Bee. Whether enjoyed in the classroom or for homeschooling, reading aloud, as a bedtime story, or independent reading, Maya the Bee will capture the hearts of readers of all ages with its wisdom, drama, humor, and magic.Click ‘Look inside’!Buy now and enjoy seeing the world through the eyes of a little bee!About the Translator/ IllustratorKarin Redclift is a German creative writer, translator, and literary tutor with a deep passion for children’s books. When she is not playing with words and languages (mostly German and English), you can find her reading a book, drawing, painting, gardening, watching soccer games, or exploring the beautiful SF Bay Area with her family and little rescue dog Charlie.To find out more, get Maya Freebies, and connect with Karin, go to www.karinredclift.com. Read more