Sean E Avery, Friendly Bee and friends (Friendly Bee #1), Walker Books Australia, April 2023, 160 pp., RRP $15.99 (pbk), ISBN 9781760654351
I love Friendly Bee. This bee has a ‘bee in its bonnet.’ The friendly bee wants to be friends with the Angry Wasp and other bugs, whether they like it or not. Friendly Bee sees the best in other beings. Sometimes, Friendly Bee’s cheerful attitude gets him into trouble – like almost being stuck in an ice cream; or becoming a delicious meal for the homicidal Enormous Hairy Spider. Luckily, Friendly Bee’s reluctant best friend Angry Wasp is there to save this buzzing happy fellow from certain catastrophe, against his better instinct.
There are also interesting facts in between the crazy antics of the Friendly Bee and the Angry Wasp. Did you know that black widow spiders have more venom more poisonous than most snakes? Did you know that wasps really DO love flowers? There are facts to find in between the crazy antics of the bugs.
Graphic novel. Suitable for ages 5-8.
Highly recommended.
Reviewed by Susanne Gervay
