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Green Jolene and the Backyard Bees

Author Wendy Mass
Illustrated by Billy Yong
Hardcover (Paper-over-Board, no jacket)
5-1/2"W x 8-1/4"H | 20 oz | 12 per carton
On sale Mar 03, 2026 | 112 Pages | 9781368107587
Age 6-8 years

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This illustrated chapter book series by New York Times best-selling author Wendy Mass is perfect for kids who are inspired by Greta Thunberg and love Beverly Cleary's Beezus and Ramona and other classics like Ivy & Bean and Clementine.

This story may begin with a worm, but it’s really about bees.

Jolene Greenfield is digging up her front yard. Why? Well, she got the idea when she learned something very important: bees are dying! There is so much she didn’t know about bees! Like how they help plants grow. And as land is developed, the areas where bees find pollen is being destroyed.  When Jolene’s mom stops her from digging up the front yard for a garden to attract bees, Jolene must come up with a new plan to help them. But it’s a pretty big problem. Is this one even Green Jolene can’t solve? It’s a good thing she has neighbors and friends to help.


This book is part of the Disney Planet Possible Books program, aiming to inspire and empower young readers to take care of planet Earth through amazing stories and kid-friendly environmental activities.
Wendy Mass is the New York Times bestselling author of thirty novels for young people, including EVERY SOUL A STAR, PIE IN THE SKY, and A MANGO-SHAPED SPACE. Her books have been translated into 26 languages and nominated for 91 state book awards. She lives with her family in northwest New Jersey. Visit her at WendyMass.com.

Billy Yong lives in Singapore, where he loves drawing the sweet, the brazen, and the nonsensical. When he’s not doodling around, he’s busy surviving parenthood or fighting against his addiction for bubble tea. Find him online at www.billyyongdraws.com or on Instagram @billyyongdraws.
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About

This illustrated chapter book series by New York Times best-selling author Wendy Mass is perfect for kids who are inspired by Greta Thunberg and love Beverly Cleary's Beezus and Ramona and other classics like Ivy & Bean and Clementine.

This story may begin with a worm, but it’s really about bees.

Jolene Greenfield is digging up her front yard. Why? Well, she got the idea when she learned something very important: bees are dying! There is so much she didn’t know about bees! Like how they help plants grow. And as land is developed, the areas where bees find pollen is being destroyed.  When Jolene’s mom stops her from digging up the front yard for a garden to attract bees, Jolene must come up with a new plan to help them. But it’s a pretty big problem. Is this one even Green Jolene can’t solve? It’s a good thing she has neighbors and friends to help.


This book is part of the Disney Planet Possible Books program, aiming to inspire and empower young readers to take care of planet Earth through amazing stories and kid-friendly environmental activities.

Creators

Wendy Mass is the New York Times bestselling author of thirty novels for young people, including EVERY SOUL A STAR, PIE IN THE SKY, and A MANGO-SHAPED SPACE. Her books have been translated into 26 languages and nominated for 91 state book awards. She lives with her family in northwest New Jersey. Visit her at WendyMass.com.

Billy Yong lives in Singapore, where he loves drawing the sweet, the brazen, and the nonsensical. When he’s not doodling around, he’s busy surviving parenthood or fighting against his addiction for bubble tea. Find him online at www.billyyongdraws.com or on Instagram @billyyongdraws.
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