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Welcome to Harriet's Hive!
Where we Bee-lieve in You!
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There is a friendly buzz in the air - it is Harriet the Bumblebee! And she has captured the hearts of everyone with her silly adventures.
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Harriet's story begins with her struggle to overcome her fear of flying. With the help of her mother and the Queen bee she conquers that fear and finally leaves the nest! Harriet's world and adventures expand as she meets new friends and together they all help to care for Mrs. Bishop's farm. This includes Mrs. Bishop's grandson, Callum, who comes for the summer and discovers he has a superpower - he can talk to the animals.
Karen feels the stories are connecting with children for a few reasons. One, who doesn't love a cute bumblebee. But more importantly, 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.
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Second are the illustrations. Beautifully hand drawn by the talented Ana Liz Bourassa. They draw readers in and help them connect to the characters.
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Third, children are loving the "Doodles & Dreams" activity journal, which is a bonus feature of every book. Where the reader learns more about themselves and the beautiful world around them. A forever keepsake!
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Parents and educators also value the underlying themes of the series. Friendship, teamwork, generosity, and taking care of animal habitats are a few examples. Pollination, instinct, metamorphosis, and migration were naturally woven into the storylines.
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Karen believes that a great book series shouldn't just entertain the reader, it should strengthen their reading skills! So she planned for the word count to increase with each book and for the font size to decrease every three books.
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We hope you and your little reader will enjoy these stories over and over again.
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Be sure to buzz around Harriet's website and don't miss out on the Confidence Coins! They are FREE to download.
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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, then you can!
We bee-lieve in you and your dreams!
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Thank you for being here,
Karen
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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.
New: Hooting Owl & Shooting Stars
Introduces - 9yr old Callum to the series. He brings his love of animals & astronomy to the farm. But Harriet doesn't know what to make of the intruder sitting in her cherry tree. It doesn't take her long to figure out he is a friend and there to help.
After a fun but long day Harriet and Grace need a good nights sleep. But an owl wakes the girls.
They decide to venture out to find him - and discover
a whole new world!
This book will make you laugh, smile, and stargaze!
Adventures of Harriet the Bumblebee
