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A WHOLE NEW WORLD:
Writing with the young child in mind
"Retirement has gifted me time to fulfill my dream of writing children’s picture books. My curiosity about the natural world inspires my research, especially of botanicals, pollinators, host plants, and the symbiotic relationship between insect and plant."
But, it is the Leafcutter Bee that captured Jennifer's imagination...
Jennifer's pollinators and the Leafcutter Bee have been part of her art exploration and journey for several years. They appear in her photography, printmaking, paintings and now, her writing.
"I am fascinated with the leafcutter bee. She is the cutest bee, plus, she is the only bee in the world that cuts leaves to build her nest. The Leafcutter Bee is a solitary bee, i.e. she does all the work herself. I chose to give her the title of LADY LEAFCUTTER BEE. She is now a character in her own right!"
DID YOU KNOW:
Leafcutter bees are the only bees in the world that cut leaves to build their nests?
Many people have never heard of leafcutter bees. Jennifer is committed to share her story about these unique bees.
Lady Leafcutter bee cutting semi circle leaf
Lady Leafcutter bee cutting semi circle leaf
Sketch of Lady Leafcutter Bee flying with leaf towards her nesting hole
PAINTING POLLINATORS
Bumble Bees' collect and carry pollen on their back legs in a pollen basket.
Bumble Bees' collect and carry pollen on their back legs in a pollen basket.
Gulf Fritillary Butterfly's host plant is passion vine
Gulf Fritillary Butterfly's host plant is passion vine
Bumble Bees, like honey bees live in hives.
Bumble Bees, like honey bees live in hives.
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