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In this gorgeously illustrated book our two budding bee detectives (Olivia and Hamish, and their pet guinea pig Ignatius) discover how Australian native bees live, what they like to eat, and the important work they do to pollinate plants.
Vanessa’s love for her picture book subject came from her own experience with bees.
“We decided to buy our own stingless beehive after reading about how great they were as pollinators, and their declining numbers due to urbanisation. Once they arrived I fell in love! They were so mesmerising to watch – we could see them flying in and out of the hive, taking pollen in, cleaning the hive out and trying to dodge the clever spiders who set up home nearby. I also loved that every visitor we had come to our house had never seen one before.”
Science Illustrated: Q&A with Brenna Quinlan
April 1st, 2021
Activism and illustration go hand-in-hand, as we found out when we spoke to Brenna Quinlan, the artist behind the seriously cute illustrations in
Bee Detectives. In this blog, find out how permaculture and sustainability inspire her work.
Brenna Quinlan gets her creative energy from her passion for sustainability, environmentalism, social justice and climate action. (Photo: Mara Ripani)
Bee Detectives
Ever wanted to know more about the native bees you find in your backyard? The Bee Detectives are here to help! In Bee Detectives
, join Olivia and Hamish as they explore the wonders of Australia’s native bees, and be inspired to become a Bee Detective, too.