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Welcome to Harriet's Hive!
Where we Bee-lieve in You!
There is a friendly buzz in the air - it is Harriet the Bumblebee! And she has captured the hearts of everyone with her smile and can do spirit.
Harriet's story begins with her struggle to overcome her fear of flying.
Harriet represents every little child. She is full of hopes, dreams, fears, and lots of silliness. All her struggles, emotions, and victories are on display for children to learn from. And the stories are engaging and fun - think of a modern day Winnie the Pooh.
Illustrations are hand drawn by the talented Ana Liz Bourassa. They draw readers in and help them connect to the characters.
Every book contains an activity journal, "Doodles & Dreams" where the reader learns more about animals, their habitat and even a bit about themselves. Making books a forever keepsake!
The underlying theme of the series is that you can do anything once you believe you can.
The series also teaches children about friendship, teamwork, generosity, and chasing ones dreams. Pollination, instinct, metamorphosis, and migration were naturally woven into the storylines.
Karen believes that a great children's series should also strengthen a child's reading skills! She created a formula to help with this:
The word count increases with each book and the font size decreases every three books; which is represented by the different colors of the covers.
Books 1 - 3 have a yellow cover and a font size of 23
Books 4 - 6 have a green cover and a font size of 19
Books 7 -9 have a blue cover and a font size of 14
We hope you and your little reader will enjoy these stories over and over again.
Be sure to buzz around Harriet's website and don't miss out on the Confidence Coins! They are FREE to download.
Last, but never least, is Karen's mission: That each book sold will inspire one child, while feeding another!
Karen's message to every child:
Like Harriet, if you believe you can do something, you can!
We bee-lieve in you and your dreams!
Thank you for being here,
Karen
Harriet's new books!
They are filled with lots of adventure - perfect for summer reading!
Book 7 - A Risky Rescue
It is not an ordinary day on the farm. There are secret notes and unexpected intruders. And all the animals gather around the old pine for a mysterious meeting. Then the unthinkable happens: new friends and old friends must come together to form a rescue party. Sergio warns, "We may not make it back. Raise your hand if you are willing to go." Almost all hands, paws, and hooves went up in the air!
Book 8 - Danger with a Side of Pickles
Callum's bag is packed and waiting by the door. It is the perfect day for his mission. He invites Harriet and her friends to come along. Their wild adventure will make children laugh and wonder what could possibly happen next. Brace yourself. It is what's next that gets a little dangerous. Harriet and Callum must conquer a mighty river - then find a way to get back home. With their combined wits and adventurous spirits, anything is possible.
But the most important question of the day is: Are you in our are you out on the Pickles?
(This book is great for picky eaters!)
Enjoy your summer with an adventure and a new book!
Karen
As a tribute to my grandmother Harriet, 10% of the profits from my book series Adventures of Harriet the Bumblebee will go to food pantries in: Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire.
