Bee and Me: questions to ask and activities to try
A bee flies into a girl's flat, and she's scared, until they become friends. Bee and Me is a beautiful wordless picture book about bees and why they matter.
What age is it for? Bee and Me is best for ages 3–7. Good for: Overcoming fear of bees, and why bees matter.
Tell the story together from the pictures. Talk about why bees are important, and what to do if one flies indoors.
What it helps with
- Fear of insects
- Why bees matter
- Wordless storytelling
- City and nature
Comprehension and discussion questions
Pick two or three, not all of them. “I don’t know” is a fine answer, and you can always come back to it another day.
- “Where did the bee fly?”
- “How did the girl feel?”
- “What did she do?”
- “How did they become friends?”
- “Why do we need bees?”
- “What should we do if a bee comes inside?”
5-minute activities to try together
Bee flowers
Plant bee-friendly flowers in a pot or window box.
Tell the story
Tell the wordless story in your own words, page by page.
Free printables: Bee and Me worksheet and activity pack
This book’s one-page worksheet with the questions and activities above, plus our activity pack: printable scenario cards, three 5-minute activities and a “What could I try?” page for practising everyday skills together. Enter your email and download them straight away.
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By the Growing Wise team · Last reviewed: 10 October 2026
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