Bee Strong

It was a typical, beautiful day when the storm came out of nowhere. Bentley and the other bees fled and made it through the storm safe in Bernie Bunny's burrow. But when they came out after, their hive was destroyed.

At first, they don't know how they'll ever go on. Their home is gone! But Bentley knows that with persistence, patience, and support, they can get through it. It will be hard, and their new home won't be exactly like the old one. But together they can build a new future.

Includes a note to adult readers with more information on helping kids build resilience and supporting them through tough times.

Frank J. Sileo, PhD, is licensed psychologist and an award-winning author of three other Bentley Bee books, as well as numerous other books for children and families. He is also the author of a parenting book on raising children with chronic medical illnesses. He has been consistently recognized as one of New Jersey's top doctors for children and adolescents. Dr. Sileo has a practice in Ridgewood, New Jersey. Visit his website and follow him on Facebook, Xopens in new window, and Instagramopens in new window.

Claire Keay is an illustrator and textile artist living in an old market town in the south of England. She illustrates from her home studio and loves to teach people the craft of needle felting from her workshop in a local community arts center. Visit her onlineopens in new window and follow her on Facebookopens in new window and Instagram.