Bee Detectives

“This is one of those wonderful information picture books for kids where the sharing adults will learn as much as the young readers.” – Lynne Babbage * CBCA Reading Time *“Using a story format accompanied by charming illustrations that also put the bees under a magnifying glass so they can be more than squiggles on a page means that this has the potential to be used as a springboard to an intriguing investigation as students start to identify the various species and search for them in their own surroundings.” – Barbara Braxton * The Bottom Shelf blog *“A fun, educational book recommended for children aged six to nine.” * Gardening Australia *

Vanessa Ryan-Rendall is an experienced primary school teacher, gifted education consultant and librarian. She has a keen interest in engaging students in literature while learning more about the natural world, and loves helping children build skills in investigating, problem-solving and creative thinking.

Brenna Quinlan is an illustrator and educator who strives to make the world a better place through her art and her actions. She has lived for 4 years at Australia’s most well-known permaculture demonstration site, Melliodora, where they grow food, milk goats, build soil and engage with the community.