Colorful garden with flowers and bees
Bee Me — Siendo Bee
Bee Me — Siendo Bee bilingual children's book cover

Let's Bee Friends!

Bee Me: A Bilingual Children's Book

Bee Me is a sweet English-Spanish tale about a little pollinator learning that it's okay to be just as you are. In the dazzlingly colorful world of a backyard garden, Bee both teaches and discovers that even the smallest among us can make a difference. Young readers ages 4 to 12—and anyone young at heart—will root for our pollinating pals and step confidently into their own uniqueness.

What's All the Buzz About?

"With vibrant illustrations and joyful rhymes, this heartwarming picture book celebrates nature and the beauty of being yourself. Perfect for budding readers!"

— Steve Breen, Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist

"Bee Me, Siendo Bee es un cuento bilingüe inspirador para compartir con niños y adultos sobre una abeja que restaura fácilmente la resiliencia y la fuerza de cada flor que toca. Sin embargo, en un momento de comparación con una gran mariposa, comienza a dudar de su propio valor. Lo que fácilmente podría convertirse en una historia de duda y tristeza se transforma rápidamente en afirmaciones de su importancia por parte de sus amigos florales, quienes se benefician diariamente de sus elogios y polen. Al final, todos aprendemos que, a nuestra manera única, "Ser" uno mismo es el mejor mensaje para todos nosotros y una lección atemporal para compartir con niños de todas las edades."

— Adela de la Torre, Presidenta de San Diego State University

About the Creators

Denise Zellmann with a sunflower in a garden

Denise Zellmann

Denise is a devoted mother, passionate yoga teacher, and nature enthusiast whose work explores the enchanting lives of bees and other pollinators. With lyrical prose and spirited illustrations, Bee Me inspires readers to appreciate these vital creatures and their role in our ecosystem, nurturing a love for nature and love of self.

Seth Mallios with a bee costume

Seth Mallios

Seth is the Kit and Karen Sickels Endowed Professor in University Heritage and Community Engagement at San Diego State University and the co-creator of Re:Punzle.

Bee Me is available in paperback

32 pages · English and Spanish · Recommended for ages 4–12 · ISBN 978-1-72690-993-8

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Bring Bee Me into your home or classroom

Explore discussion questions, bilingual vocabulary, pollinator activities, and ideas for helping young readers celebrate what makes them unique.

Parent & Educator Resources

Past Events

Dec
11
2024

Aztec Shops at SDSU

Book signing from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m.

Upcoming Events

Check back soon for upcoming book signings and events!