The newest in the series from Lightportbooks.org

A children’s picture book for ages 3 – 9, narrated by a friendly bee who flies around the world to visit 11 autumn festivals on 6 continents. The autumn celebrations are Yam Festival, Mabon, Sukkot, Karma, Midautumn Festival, Chuseok, Apple and Grape Harvest Festival, Pawkar Raymi, Green Corn Ceremony, and Thanksgiving.  

There are recipes and meal suggestions with harvest foods, as well as activities, a map of the world, a pronunciation guide, a glossary, and 14 color illustrations. Each illustration features the bee who describes celebrations of autumn harvests as well as the role of pollinators in growing food.  

38 pages.  Retail: $13.95.  55% discount to booksellers.

Reviews of Lightport Books’ children’s books:

“It’s a heart-warming thing to show a child a book that celebrates people of the world…”.       Port Arthur News, Texas

“Your children would surely enjoy this beautiful, informative book…” Lebanon Daily Record, Missouri

“Es un libro especialmente importante en un tiempo donde estamos mas pendientes de las diferentes culturas alrededor del mundo.” El Hispano News, Albuquerque New Mexico

“A valuable resource for starting children on the path to exploring global diversity.” Ruby Takanishi, former president of the Foundation for Child Development, New York City