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When the bees swarming George and Ruby’s lucerne crop buzz off from the hive, Jack and Lucy’s dreams of new bikes are suddenly left up in the air!

Join the Farmer family in this sweet, funny and fact-filled story that’s all about bees, pollination and how honey is made. With a clever twist of entrepreneurship and a dash of sibling teamwork, this picture book introduces kids to the role bees play in agriculture and how they help keep our world buzzing.

With 16 full-page colour illustrations, this 32-page book is a brilliant way to teach children about honey production, the importance of pollinators, and how hard work can pay off — in more ways than one!

If you love this book, watch our fun video on pollination and honey production on YouTube or ABC iView, or download our free bee-themed curriculum resources for classroom or home.

First released in 2017. Second edition 2023. Printed in South Australia using vegetable-based inks on paper from well-managed forests.

ISBN: 978-0-6458597-2-0

About the Picture Book Series

George the Farmer isn’t just a character — he’s a whole world of fun and learning.

Created in regional South Australia, our award-winning picture books inspire kids to connect with the land, understand where their food and fibre come from, and celebrate the everyday heroes of agriculture.

Each book follows George, Dr Ruby and their family as they face real-life farm challenges — from shearing sheep and harvesting apples to fixing dairy dilemmas and investigating bee breakouts. Every story is packed with gentle humour, strong female characters, and ripper facts about modern farming.

But the books are just the beginning! George the Farmer is also home to:

• Free, curriculum-aligned educator resources (F–Year 4)
• Catchy paddock-to-plate music and songs
• Popular YouTube and ABC iView videos
• Stage shows, puzzles, dolls and more

Perfect for kids aged 2–10 — whether they live in the city or the bush.