This oversized book is absolutely beautiful, not to mention packed with accurate and intriguing honeybee facts. Socha's illustrations are full of dark whimsy, turning a nonfiction read into a laugh out loud experience. Some of the text might be a bit densely packed for young readers, but this would be an excellent reference book to pick up and read short snippets from with your budding beekeeper. A must-add for our apiary library!