{"product_id":"daphnes-bees-9781927917503","title":"Daphne's Bees","description":"Ten-year-old Daphne is abuzz with excitement! She's learning the ins and outs of beekeeping from her grandmother. Together they assemble hive boxes, set up a colony, tend the colony and gather honey. Told in a simple, straightforward manner, this beautifully illustrated informational storybook is an excellent introduction to the many aspects of beekeeping. It includes lots of useful information, bee facts and more, all wrapped up in a story that celebrates the connection between grandparent and grandchild.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDempsey, Catherine:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatherine Dempsey\u003c\/strong\u003e lives on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean in Flatrock, a small town near St. John's. She and her husband started raising bees in 2012 with two hives. Soon she was involved with establishing the Newfoundland and Labrador Beekeeping Association, building an active network of beekeepers across the province. A former elementary school teacher, Catherine loves sharing information about the joys and challenges involved with keeping bees. \u003cem\u003eDaphne's Bees\u003c\/em\u003e is her first book. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTomova, Veselina:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eBorn in Sofia, Bulgaria, \u003cstrong\u003eVeselina Tomova\u003c\/strong\u003e graduated from Leipzig's School of Graphic Art and Book Design before moving to Newfoundland. She has illustrated books in Germany, Bulgaria and Canada, including the children's books \u003cem\u003eStar's Island\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eMaggie and Hero\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eAn Old Man's Winter Night: Ghostly Tales\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eSpirited Away: Fairy Stories of Old Newfoundland\u003c\/em\u003e. She lives in St. John's, Newfoundland, in a small house overlooking the harbour.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Running the Goat","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50862170079506,"sku":"9781927917503","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_cdb9ff94-1cbe-4c80-8abf-ec82573ea4f9.jpg?v=1737615700","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/daphnes-bees-9781927917503","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}