{"product_id":"the-honeybee-highway-9781368116022","title":"The Honeybee Highway","description":"\u003cb\u003eWATERCRESS gets an ecological twist in this celebration of honeybees, agriculture, family, and--above all--kid power in the latest addition to Disney Planet Possible Books.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAn eighteen-wheeler rumbles to life in Florida, loaded with more than four hundred beehives. Destination? The almond orchards of California, where millions of blossoms are waiting. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSeven-year-old Joey J isn't just along for the ride. She's got work to do. With Uncle Mike and expert driver José, she races through pit stops to keep the bees from flying away, keeps them cool under the blazing sun, and holds her breath at the final inspection site. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBecause Joey J knows one thing for sure: These bees matter. They're part of an expansive network of commercial honeybees crisscrossing the country to pollinate food for people all over the world. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAfter four long days, the team arrives at the orchards. As her bees fill the sky, Joey J can't help but wonder--do they have any idea how important they are? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith the lyricism and family relationships of favorites like WATERCRESS, this stunning debut sheds light on a little-known piece of our world's food supply and celebrates the magnificent honeybee.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Shanna Upchurch\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Disney Hyperion\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/07\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 48\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.05lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.20h x 11.20w x 0.40d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781368116022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 4-8\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eShanna Upchurch\u003c\/b\u003e lives outside Dallas with a bunch of chickens and children and (of course) honeybees! She's known around town as the person who will throw on a bee suit, Ghostbuster-style, at any time of day to relocate a swarm or inspect a hive. Her own honeybees are quite spoiled and produce rich, clover honey on account of the fact that Shanna won't let anyone mow the back pasture. Her deep love for pollinators and the vital role they play in our world shines through in \u003ci\u003eThe Honeybee Highway\u003c\/i\u003e, her picture book debut. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eDagmar Smith\u003c\/b\u003e is an illustrator who lives in Chicago with her calico cat, Penelope. While she has never actually thrown on a bee suit, she is a conscientious consumer and admires every community garden and biodiverse lawn she stumbles across. She also loves honey. This book stung Dagmar right in the heart: It deepened her gratitude for the food on her plate and for the hidden world of bees. Her work explores themes like family and the simple beauty in everyday life. Learn more at www.DagmarSmithArt.com.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Shanna Upchurch \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":47834222723229,"sku":"9781368116022","price":37.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_c451381e-7c56-45b0-9749-d2d761a1e8f2.jpg?v=1776146757","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/the-honeybee-highway-9781368116022","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}