For myself and my three children (4 1/2, 2 year old twins), this was a cute story but is not destined to become a household favorite. The illustrations were well done and we spent more time discussing the animals & their habitats portrayed in the art work than we did focusing on the story as that was somewhat dry and not very engaging in this incarnation. I'm curious about the other books in the series but this one leaves me a little cautious about doing so. ( )

Waited for my nephew so we could enjoy together. Love the illustrations!

Native American fable brought to the pages on childrens book.

Cute meaningful story that we will read again. ( )

Written 100 years ago, The Raccoon and the Bee Tree is a combination traditional American Indian tale and European fable. The Raccoon and the Bee Tree is a swet humourous picture book about a young curious raccoon exploring the woods. His adventures include tripping into a family of sleeping skunks as well as attempts to befriend a couple of angry red Squirrels. The illustrations are particularly delightful. Priceless expressions add humour to the story as the character finds himself covered in honey and leaves. As expected there is a useful moral to the story. Probably meant for early readers as there is a word list at the end of the book. Also includes an introduction and bibliography. (review based on an advanced readers copy). ( )

A charming young children's story, with a moral lesson very similar to Aesop's fables, this oral story was first printed in 1909. It is the tale of an evening's adventure with a young and rambunctious raccoon, who learns his lesson by story's end. The illustrations seem to be very soft-focused and very appealing for young children. ( )

This tale is 100 years old and is an American Indian tale. Traditionally told only verbally Charles Eastman decided to put the story into print at his wife’s suggestion.. The story follows a raccoon as he wakes and goes hunting for food. He soon gets into a sticky situation as he tangles with a bees’ nest and its honey. This is a delightful tale and is in the form of a fable with a moral at the ending.

Eastman worked as a doctor on an Indian reservation in the 18oos before turning to writing. He published several other books about Sioux legends and customs.

Susan Turnball has illustrated this edition with charming artwork. ( )