Herbert

by Chadwick Gillenwater, Josh Smart (Illustrations)

Herbert is a fly who makes delicious honey. But flies aren’t supposed to make honey. They are supposed to forage the dump for all things spoiled and rotten. Instead of staying at the dump and disgracing his family, Herbert sets out to find the Honeycomb Palace. Will he make it without one of the ferocious and carnivorous dragonflies devouring him? And if he does make it, will Her Majesty the Queen Bee even let a fly inside her hive? Herbert’s journey is filled with triumphs and setbacks, and along the way, a cast of not-so-ordinary characters show Herbert that life isn’t so black and white beyond the dump.

74 pages, Paperback

First published December 6, 2012

Reviews

[Dana · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is such a cleverly written book. The students truly enjoyed the journey and the humor. The chapters are a perfect length for a read-aloud. I can't wait for his next book.