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Maya the Bee: Bringing a Classic German Children's Book to English Readers Kindle Edition

by Karin Redclift (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.8 out of 5 stars 15 ratings

Discover the captivating story of Maya the Bee,
a free-spirited brave little bee that leaves her colony looking for adventure and exploring life and nature.
Follow Maya as she faces her fears and encounters many fascinating creatures—some friendly, some terrifying: There are beetles, flies, a grasshopper, a dragonfly, and a butterfly, to scary spiders, evil hornets, and even a fairy.

Maya almost dies before putting her life on the line to save her colony.
Will she succeed?
Read this updated beloved German children’s book classic to find out.
With delightful new illustrations, this beautifully illustrated, fresh, relevant, and contemporary translation re-visits the timeless tale of a free-spirited little bee leaving her hive to find freedom, knowledge, and adventures.

If you enjoyed reading about the magical world of insects and nature in Charlotte's Web, you'll love Maya the Bee.


Whether enjoyed in the classroom or for homeschooling, reading aloud, as a bedtime story, or independent reading, Maya the Bee will capture the hearts of readers of all ages with its wisdom, drama, humor, and magic.
Click ‘Look inside’!
Buy now and enjoy seeing the world through the eyes of a little bee!

About the Translator/ Illustrator


Karin Redclift is a German creative writer, translator, and literary tutor with a deep passion for children’s books. When she is not playing with words and languages (mostly German and English), you can find her reading a book, drawing, painting, gardening, watching soccer games, or exploring the beautiful SF Bay Area with her family and little rescue dog Charlie.


To find out more, get Maya Freebies, and connect with Karin, go to www.karinredclift.com.

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  1. Reading age
    5 - 13 years
  2. Print length
    155 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Accessibility
    Learn more
  5. Publication date
    November 8, 2021
  6. Page Flip
    Enabled
  7. Word Wise
    Enabled
  8. Enhanced typesetting
    Enabled
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Explore Maya's World

Maya the bee smiling inside her honeycomb

Meet Maya

Maya is a free-spirited, brave little bee that leaves her colony looking for adventure and exploring life and nature. She encounters many fascinating creatures—some friendly, some terrifying.

Maya almost dies and puts her life on the line to save her colony.

Maya the Bee book stack displayed on a wooden table

Middle and Elementary Grade chapter book (ages 6-12)

This book is perfect for bedtime or to read aloud in the classroom. Complete with bee activity pages and teacher’s guide.

Illustration collage including ladybug, hive, dung beetle, daisy, fly, spider, butterfly, Maya

Maya's World

There are beetles, flies, a grasshopper, a dragonfly, and a butterfly.

Yikes! Add some scary spiders and evil hornets, sprinkle in a fairy, and you have a wonderful and magical insect adventure story for all ages.

Kids and adults will enjoy flying along with Maya—experiencing all the action, adventure, magic, and dangers alongside her.

Maya meets the dragonfly

Beautiful contemporary translation and illustrations by Karin Redclift.

Karin Redclift is a German creative writer, translator, proofreader, and literary tutor with a deep passion for children’s books.

Born and raised in Southern Germany, her love for kidlit started as a child and deepened when she began teaching and tutoring elementary-age children. She is a proud 5+-year volunteer at Reading Partners and believes reading aloud is FUN-damental!

Writing German and English and discovering ways to bring books and stories into new languages is a challenging but fulfilling endeavor.

Sharing this beloved German children's book from her childhood with a new English-speaking audience was both thrilling and loads of fun.

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09KQ7S4MG
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 8, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 11.1 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 155 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 5 - 13 years
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 out of 5 stars 15 ratings

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Karin Redclift is a German creative writer, translator, and literary tutor with a deep passion for children’s books. When she’s not playing with words and languages (mostly German and English), you can find her reading a book, drawing, painting, gardening, watching soccer games, or exploring the beautiful SF Bay Area with her family and little rescue dog Charlie.

To find out more and connect with Karin

go to www.karinredclift.com

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Customers enjoy the story of Maya the bee, with one mentioning how the brave little bee encounters many adventures. The book receives positive feedback for its value, with one customer noting how it teaches life lessons and touches readers' souls deeply.

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Customers enjoy the story of Maya the bee, with one mentioning that she is a brave little bee who encounters many adventures.

"...The brave little bee encounters many adventures and learns many life lessons after she leaves her bee hive all by herself...." Read more

"I enjoyed "Maya the Bee" a lot! I couldn't put it down; I just had to find out which bug she was meeting next...." Read more

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Customers find the book offers good value for money, with one mentioning it teaches valuable life lessons, while another notes it touches the soul deeply and is relevant for everyone.

"...I find it is still a relevant story for everybody, not only for children. The book is beautifully translated and illustrated...." Read more

"...Maya was my favorite because of her free spirit and great sense of adventure, but I like that she develops a deep devotion to her hive as the story..." Read more

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  • M. Droste
    5.0 out of 5 stars A great classic
    Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2021
    Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
    I truly enjoyed reading the story of Maya the bee again after almost 50 years. The brave little bee encounters many adventures and learns many life lessons after she leaves her bee hive all by herself. I find it is still a relevant story for everybody, not only for children. The book is beautifully translated and illustrated. I bought it for our childcare library and it is great to read it to the kids, a chapter a day. They love it too.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Maya is a little bee who is adventurous and brave.
    Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2021
    Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
    I did not know the story of Maya the Bee but was glad I ordered this book. This little bee heads out into the world on an adventure of a lifetime. Even though she is intoxicated with life outside of the hive, she encounters many harsh realities in the world for insects. As she learns about life, she meets friends who help her. There are many lessons to be learned along with Maya.
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  • StacyB
    5.0 out of 5 stars A must read for all ages!
    Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 2021
    Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
    I enjoyed "Maya the Bee" a lot! I couldn't put it down; I just had to find out which bug she was meeting next. I loved all the interactions with the other insects and species. Maya was my favorite because of her free spirit and great sense of adventure, but I like that she develops a deep devotion to her hive as the story progresses.
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  • Yeon Jung Kim
    5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely beautiful story
    Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2022
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    Beautifully translated and illustrated book. It will touch your soul deeply.
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  • Patricia
    5.0 out of 5 stars little gem
    Reviewed in the United States on October 8, 2022
    Format: Paperback
    This book is a little hidden gem, not many know about it.
    I enjoyed the illustrations very much, they complement the story line so nicely.
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  • Booklover
    5.0 out of 5 stars More than 100 years old, but bang up to date
    Reviewed in Germany on December 5, 2021
    Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
    As a Brit living in Germany, I first came across ‘Biene Maja’ as a 1970s children’s cartoon series. Bit by bit, I came to realise just what a cultural icon she is in Germany. Why had I never heard of her before?

    In this coming-of-age story of a fearless female adventurer, Maya explores the diversity of nature in the same way children look at the natural world: up close and with a sense of wonder. ‘Look Mum, a beetle! Look Dad, a butterfly!’ But when Maya talks to the other insects they talk back, telling her all about their lives.

    Karin Redclift’s charmingly illustrated translation has updated the language – making it an easy read for children – but retained the early twentieth century atmosphere of the story. Now Maya is all set to be discovered and loved by a new generation and a wider audience.
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  • Julia
    5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely story
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 31, 2022
    Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
    It's a very nice kids book, would recommend to read it to adults if they haven't. But unfortunately not many illustrations inside, therefore wasn't suitable for my 3,5 year old.
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