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Bee & Flea and the Compost Caper (Bee and Flea, 1) Hardcover – Picture Book, April 15, 2022

by Anna Humphrey (Author), Mike Deas (Illustrator)
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Unlikely bug buddies bring the science of compost heaps to life

Bee is spending another beautiful, boring day pollinating flowers in the backyard when a visitor named Flea gallops onto the scene on a dog’s back. Flea is the one and only agent of the Fenced-in-Area Law Enforcement Agency (the F.L.E.A. for short) and she’s heard about trouble in the compost heap: it’s erupted into a wild frenzy, and Flea needs to investigate. Enlisting Bee in the investigation, the pair flies off to the scene of the crime, where they discover compost critters dancing, slime surfing, and playing games of dodge-poo. But is there more to this compost chaos than meets the eye?

This hilarious hop through the compost heap is the first book in a primary chapter book series featuring Bee and Flea. Lively black and white illustrations bring the crime-fighting team to life, while stealthy, accessible STEM content introduces readers to the tiniest composting creatures and how they make backyards bloom.

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  3. Language
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  4. Grade level
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    540L
  6. Dimensions
    6.25 x 0.5 x 8.5 inches
  7. Publisher
    Owlkids
  8. Publication date
    April 15, 2022
  9. ISBN-10
    1771474203
  10. ISBN-13
    978-1771474207
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"Every character, big and small, depends on one another in this funny and heartwarming early chapter book. A sure favorite."

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"A STEM-tastic exploration of the composting process and the little-known creatures that make it possible." ― School Library Journal

"Bee & Flea and the Compost Caper is a chapter book with lots to love. Author and artist seamlessly incorporate STEM facts ... A sure favorite." ― Shelf Awareness - STARRED REVIEW

"Humphrey deftly balances jokes, puns, and STEM tidbits ... This should be a big hit with primary school kids who like buddy comedies, bugs, and gross-out humor." ― Quill & Quire - STARRED REVIEW

"Blends STEM concepts with humor and a story about buddies. This title is sure to be popular with chapter book readers, budding scientists, and anyone who enjoys gross-out humor." ― Children’s Literature Comprehensive Database

"This easy-to-read, engaging exploration of the composting process provides lots of scientific facts ... a buzz-worthy beginning chapter book that is heaps of fun." ― Canadian Review of Materials

About the Author

ANNA HUMPHREY is the author of the Clara Humble series, the Megabat series, and other novels for middle-grade and young adult readers. Anna lives with her family in Kitchener, Ontario. 



MIKE DEAS is an author and illustrator of many picture books and graphic novels. From his studio, Mike feels fortunate to hear the frequent humming of busy bees. He lives with his family on sunny Salt Spring Island, British Columbia.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Owlkids (April 15, 2022)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 120 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1771474203
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1771474207
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 6 - 9 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 540L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 3 - 2
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12.8 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.25 x 0.5 x 8.5 inches
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    Mike’s love for illustrative storytelling comes from an early love of reading and drawing while growing up on Salt Spring Island, British Columbia.

    Capilano College’s Commercial Animation Program in Vancouver helped Mike fine-tune his drawing skills and imagination. Work as a concept artist, texture artist and art lead in the video game industry took Mike to England and California.

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    Anna Humphrey is the author of several series for young readers, including Megabat, Clara Humble and Bee & Flea. She lives in Kitchener, Ontario with her husband and kids and cats.

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Batya Levine
4.0 out of 5 stars A funny story with focus on STEM
Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2022
Thank you to the Owlkids Books and NetGalley for the advanced electronic review copy of this wonderful book. This funny book with a focus on STEM (compost and how it works) and great characters (Bee and Flea) is a first book in the new Bee and Flea series. Flea is the only agent of the Fenced-in-Area Law Enforcement Agency (F. L. E. A.). She heard about the trouble in the compost heap and comes to investigate. She enlists the Bee, who up to that moment had an ordinary boring day pollinating dandelions, and the adventure ensues.
I believe this book is suitable for mid-elementary age children and am sure that they would enjoy the quiz at the end of the book and their own FLEA badge. I really enjoyed the humor, which made the story move along. Can’t wait for the next adventure of Bee and Flea
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M. Davis
3.0 out of 5 stars Lots of poop humor
Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2022
First chapter book. Bee is out pollinating flowers, when a voice startles her. She eventually realizes it is a flea on a dog's back. Flea recruits Bee to fly her to the compost pile, as the dog is not great at following directions. Once there, Flea shares some magic glasses so Bee can see all of the creatures living and working in the compost pile. Initially Bee is a bit disgusted at all of the poop, but then realizes that it smells familiar... like soil.

I like the idea of going into a compost pile and seeing the life within, but this book missed the mark for me. Flea is very annoying, and the drinking the dog's blood from a straw grossed me out. There are some scientific terms used here, mainly animal names (Arachnid, rotifer, pseudocoelomate) but the term magnifying or microscope is never used in terms of Bee's glasses.

Might be fun for kids who like poop humor or are curious about decomposition and composting.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining Fun
Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2022
The first in a new chapter book series for young readers. Imaginative plot about a bee and a flea teaming up to find out what has caused an uproar in the compost heap. Kids are going to be highly entertained by this humorous story and learn a few things too. Adorable illustrations and a couple of activities at the back of the book are an added bonus.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful intro for kids to the miracle of composting
Reviewed in Canada on May 7, 2022
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Written in the pandemic. When you can't go out, go to your yard and marvel. It has some cute jokes for the adult reader.
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