Alvey Starr loved playing and exploring his nanny’s garden, but something was wrong. The flowers weren't blooming like they used to, and the air sounded strangely quiet. Where were all the buzzing bees?

Alvey is puzzled, until Nanny reveals the buzzing secret behind every blossom. Bees! When Alvey learns that these tiny pollinators make flowers bloom and fruit grow, he decides to welcome them back with flowers, a homemade “bee hotel,” and a brand-new respect for nature’s hardest workers.

Alvey Starr and the Mystery of the Missing Bees is a charming, fact-sprinkled picture book for ages 4–8 that:

• Inspires eco-heroes. Shows children simple, fun ways to help bees right in their own backyard.

• Turns fear into fascination. Helps nervous kids trade “bee scares” for delightful curiosity.

• Creates awareness. Encourages kindness, responsibility, and environmental appreciation.

Perfect for classroom read-alouds, bedtime cuddles, and budding young naturalists, this brightly illustrated adventure proves that even the smallest hands can make a garden, and the planet, come alive.

Join Alvey's mission. Open the pages, feel the buzz, and discover how big a difference one child can make!

Alvey Starr Story Books

Discover the world of Alvey Starr, a curious boy whose adventures in his Nanny’s garden uncover the magic and mysteries of nature. From "The Mystery of the Missing Bees" to new discoveries yet to come, Alvey’s stories inspire wonder, care, and a love for the world around us.

One sunny afternoon, Alvey finds a little bee lying still on the path in Nanny’s garden. It isn’t moving. It isn’t buzzing. It just looks… tired and lost.

With Nanny’s calm help, Alvey learns how to gently care for the tiny creature. A drop of sugar water, a safe place to rest, and a lot of hope. Slowly, wings begin to flutter… and before long, the bee lifts into the air once more!

This beautifully illustrated story teaches children about kindness, patience, and compassion for all living things. It’s a perfect way to start conversations about nature, empathy, and how even the smallest hands can make a big difference.

Children will learn:

• How to help tired bees safely and kindly

• The importance of empathy and care for creatures big and small

• How kindness can restore joy to others and ourselves

A gentle, heartwarming story for ages 4–8, perfect for bedtime reading or the classroom.

Let young readers join Alvey Starr as he discovers the magic of giving nature a second chance.