In "Bee Street: Sponge's Quiet Day" by Jackie Thomas, readers follow Sponge, a young bee who is eager to enjoy a peaceful day amidst the buzz of Bee Street. As he embarks on his tranquil adventure, Sponge encounters various challenges that disrupt his plans for relaxation. However, through unexpected friendships and light-hearted encounters with other quirky characters, he learns the value of community and the joy of shared experiences. The story beautifully illustrates themes of friendship, resilience, and finding joy in the little moments, all set against the backdrop of a vibrant, busy bee world. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Bee Street .

There are 28 pages in this book.

This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).

This book was published in 1999 by Bee Street Co .

Karen Lynn Williams is the author of over a dozen books for children, including the beloved titles Galimoto and recent award-winners such as Four Feet, Two Sandals and Circles of Hope. Her books often feature children in developing countries, and she has lived and worked in both Africa and Haiti. Ms. Williams lives in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Floyd Cooper is the winner of the 2009 Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award for The Blacker the Berry by Joyce Carol Thomas. He is the illustrator of over sixty books for children, including Becoming Billie Holiday by Carol Boston Weatherford and Miss Crandall's School for Young Ladies and Little Misses of Color by Elizabeth Alexander and Marilyn Nelson. He lives in Easton, Pennsylvania.