National Bee Day – Celebrate with Benny the Bee and the Golden Dandelions

October 21st marks National Bee Day, a wonderful chance for homeschoolers, families, and nature-lovers to celebrate these remarkable little pollinators. Bees don’t just make honey; they play a vital role in helping plants grow, supporting ecosystems, and ensuring the food on our tables.

This year, National Bee Day is extra special with the release of my new children’s book, Benny the Bee and the Golden Dandelions.

Meet Benny

Benny is a cheerful young bee who adores collecting nectar from the sunny yellow dandelions in his meadow. But when those precious flowers begin to disappear, Benny is faced with challenges that test his courage, cleverness, and loyalty to his hive.

From unexpected threats to daring rescue plans, and from heart-warming teamwork to lessons in bravery, Benny learns that even the smallest bee can make a big difference, especially when friends work together.

Told with warmth, humour, and the gentle beauty of nature, Benny the Bee and the Golden Dandelions is designed especially for Key Stage 1 children (ages 5–7), with opportunities for cross-curricular learning woven throughout the story.

Homeschool Ideas for National Bee Day

Here are some fun, educational activities you can enjoy alongside reading Benny’s story:

🐝 Science – Learn how bees pollinate flowers and why dandelions are important for their survival.

🎨 Art – Create buzzing bee collages or paint dandelion meadows.

✏️ Literacy – Write a short story imagining what Benny might do on his next adventure.

🔢 Numeracy – Explore the hexagon shapes of honeycombs with simple geometry activities.

🌿 Outdoor Education – Go on a nature walk to spot autumn flowers and talk about how we can protect bees in our local environment.

Why It Matters

National Bee Day is not only about celebrating bees but also about inspiring children to care for nature. Just like Benny learns in the story, small actions can have a big impact, from planting bee-friendly flowers to protecting wild spaces.

A Story to Share

Benny the Bee and the Golden Dandelions is a story of bravery, friendship, and looking after the world around us—perfect for National Bee Day or any day you’d like to bring a little magic, learning, and nature into your homeschool.

Benny the Bee and the Golden Dandelions is available now: https://amzn.eu/d/20zFxxv

Let’s make October 21st a day full of buzzing learning, family fun, and a reminder that even the smallest bee can make a big difference.