Royal Best Friend (Queen Bee)

Ages 5 to 8, Grades K to 2

The perfect early chapter book series, especially for those who love princesses

Queen Bee has royally great ideas to cheer up her best friend when his pet bird gets lost. But nothing seems to work. Will Beena figure out how to be there for her friend?In the Queen Bee series, Beena loves all things royal. Whether she's hosting a party or helping a friend, she adds a touch of fancy wherever she goes.

About the Author

Priti Birla Maheshwari was born in India and raised in Montreal and Toronto, Canada. She graduated from the University of Toronto majoring in French, and then pursued her career in education. Her passion for writing began in high school, and she went on to publish her debut award-winning picture book Chaiwala! in 2021. Maheshwari lives near Toronto with her husband and has a daughter in college. Queen Bee is her first early chapter book series. Visit her at pritibirlamaheshwari.com.Rea Zhai is a freelance children's illustrator. She attended the Academy of Art University in San Francisco, California, where she earned a master's degree in illustration. She loves drawing for children since observing the world through a child's eyes always fills her with fun, peace, and joy. She lives in Beijing, China, with her husband, baby girl, and their cats and dogs.