About This Book
Reach for this book when your child feels like their inner anxieties are so loud they might as well be visible to the world. It is an ideal choice for the middle-grader who is struggling with a sibling's departure or who feels socially 'out of sync' with their peers. Zinnia is a young girl dealing with the sudden absence of her brother and the emotional distance of her mother, all while a literal colony of honeybees takes up residence in her hair. This absurdist premise serves as a powerful metaphor for the intrusive nature of grief and worry. Through Zinnia's journey, the book explores how we communicate our needs and how we eventually find the courage to let go of the things that weigh us down. It is a quirky, heartfelt, and ultimately comforting story that validates the 'buzzing' feelings of loneliness and the hope found in new friendships.
