Maddy McGuire CEO Bring Back the Bees By Emma Bland Smith Illustrated by Lissy Marlin
chapter one for the love of guacamole Through the glass Maddy watched a bee enter the hive Another bee exited At least she assumed it was a new one They looked the same to her The bee paused on the ledge then took flight It flew out the science museum window and disappeared Probably to drink from some yummy flowers thought Maddy She stared intently looking for more bee action
What are you waiting for bees There’s lots of nectar out there Maddy She jumped You scared me she said to her older brother Drew Drew lifted a shoulder Sorry What are you looking at Maddy pointed Bees Well there were some before anyway I don’t see any more But Drew had moved on Mom says it’s time to go We’re going to stop by the farmers market Maybe we can get a cheese roll Come on
