The Honeybee Man
By Lela Nargi
The Story
A Brooklyn beekeeper named Fred climbs three flights of stairs each morning to tend his rooftop hive, following his bees as they forage across the city to make honey the whole neighborhood loves.
Why It's Special
For the kid who wants to know how things actually work — where honey comes from, what bees do all day, how a city rooftop can hold a whole hidden world.
- Big idea: Small, careful attention to nature — even three flights up in a crowded city — can produce something sweet enough to share with everyone around you.
- Vibes: Quiet, warm, curious — a hum of city life meeting the patient rhythms of beekeeping.
Perfect For Kids Who
- are fascinated by how everyday things are made
- enjoy stories about animals working together
- like to ask questions about nature and science
- respond well to gentle, real-world routines
Ask Your Little Reader
- Story details: What does Fred say to his bees every morning when he greets them on the roof?
- Real-life connection: Have you ever tasted honey — where do you think it came from?
- Imagination: If you kept bees on your roof, what flowers in your neighborhood do you think they'd visit?
- Science curiosity: What jobs do the worker bees do inside the hive?
- Community & sharing: Why do you think Fred shares his honey with the whole neighborhood?
