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Half the town joins the exciting chase, but it's not until everyone returns home that Mary Ellen makes a discovery of her own—sometimes, even the sweetest of things must be worked for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Bee Tree\u003c\/em\u003e has received acclaim for its engaging story and beautiful illustrations:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Polacco has created another charming picture book featuring a child learning from a grandparent in an idyllic pastoral setting . . . Both the writing and artwork are fresh and inviting.\"\u003c\/em\u003e --School Library Journal, starred review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The newest gem from Polacco's treasure chest of family stories extols the virtue of reading—and of taking a study break . . . 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