Fall 2024

Royal Best Friend

From the Series Queen Bee

  • Interest Level: Kindergarten - Grade 2
  • Reading Level: Grade 1

Queen Bee has royally great ideas to cheer up her best friend when his pet bird gets lost. But nothing seems to work. Will Beena figure out how to be there for her friend?

In the Queen Bee series, Beena loves all things royal. Whether she’s hosting a party or helping a friend, she adds a touch of fancy wherever she goes.

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Interest Level Kindergarten - Grade 2
Reading Level Grade 1
Category Diverse Books: #OwnVoices, Diverse Books: Race & Ethnicity, Diversity, Reading/Language Arts, SEL: A Self-Awareness, SEL: B Self-Management, SEL: C Social Awareness, SEL: D Relationship Skills, SEL: E Responsible Decision-Making, Social Emotional Learning
Copyright 2025
Publisher Lerner Publishing Group
Brand Lerner Stories
Imprint Lerner Publications ™
Language English
Number of Pages 24
Publication Date 2024-08-01
Text Type Fiction
BISACS JUV039060, JUV039050, JUV002190
Dewey 813.6 [Fic]
Dimensions 5.25 x 7.5
Lexile 460
Guided Reading Level K
Features Activities and Glossary

Author: Priti Birla Maheshwari

Priti Birla Maheshwari was born in India and raised in Montreal and Toronto, Canada. She graduated from the University of Toronto majoring in French, and then pursued her career in education. Her passion for writing began in high school, and she went on to publish her debut award-winning picture book Chaiwala! in 2021. Maheshwari lives near Toronto with her husband and has a daughter in college. Queen Bee is her first early chapter book series. Visit her at pritibirlamaheshwari.com.

Illustrator: Rea Zhai

Rea Zhai is a freelance children’s illustrator. She attended the Academy of Art University in San Francisco, California, where she earned a master’s degree in illustration. She loves drawing for children since observing the world through a child’s eyes always fills her with fun, peace, and joy. She lives in Beijing, China, with her husband, daughter, and their cats and dogs.

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Queen Bee

Beena loves all things royal, which is why her friends call her Queen Bee! Join Bee on her everyday adventures in this early chapter book series fit for young queens and kings. View available downloads →

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