Nuova or the New Bee

• By Vernon Kellogg
• Illustrated by Milo Winter
• Antique children’s book, copyright 1920, by Houghton Mifflin Company  
• First Edition

Hardcover with pictorial cover.  Tissue-protected frontispiece and numerous two-tone color plates throughout.  Pages are age-tanned, but straight and untorn, and binding is tight.  Brown pictorial cover with gold lettering has some edge and corner wear.  Rare and hard-to-find!

Nuova or The New Bee is a captivating story that revolves around the life of a young girl named Nuova, who is a bee. The book takes the readers on a journey through the life of Nuova, from her birth to her transformation into a queen bee. The story begins with Nuova's birth in a beehive, where she is surrounded by her siblings and mother. As she grows up, she learns about the ways of the hive and the duties of a worker bee. However, Nuova is not content with her life as a worker bee and dreams of something more. One day, Nuova is chosen to become a queen bee, which is a rare and prestigious position in the hive. She undergoes a transformation and becomes the leader of the hive. Nuova faces many challenges as a queen bee, including dealing with rival hives and protecting her own hive from predators. Throughout the book, Kellogg Vernon uses beautiful and descriptive language to bring the world of bees to life. The book is not only entertaining, but it also educates readers about the important role that bees play in our ecosystem. Overall, Nuova or The New Bee is a must-read for anyone who loves nature and wants to learn more about the fascinating world of bees.