The Girl Who Sings to Bees

Inspired by Grammy Award-winner Chiquis's own journey, this heartwarming chapter book tells the story of Janney, a young girl who loses her mother and, with her, her ability to sing. Grappling with grief and school bullies, Janney finds solace and inspiration watching a diligent bee in her Abuelita's garden. The bee's perseverance helps Janney rediscover her voice, allowing her mother's love to sing through her and empowering her to overcome fear and self-doubt. This book is suitable for children aged 4-11, offering a gentle yet poignant exploration of loss, resilience, and finding inner strength.

New York Times-bestselling author and Latin Grammy Award-winner CHIQUIS shares a heartwarming story inspired by her journey about overcoming bullying and self-doubt and finding strength in a mother's everlasting love. Janney and her mom always sang together to help the flowers in Abuelita’s garden grow. But now her mom is gone, and Janney’s song is stuck, somewhere deep inside. Bullies at school don’t help. Every day, Janney watches one particular bee in Abuelita’s garden. Working harder than the others—focused and unafraid—the tiny bee doesn’t give up. Janney begins to feel inspired by the hardworking bee as the seasons change, until one afternoon, a melody escapes her lips, and Janney’s song once again fills the air in the garden. And when the music begins, her mom’s songs sing through her heart, giving Janney the strength to overcome her fears and sing loudly and proudly to the bees . . . and beyond.