Grandpa knows Mary Ellen needs to go on a search for a bee tree when she gets bored reading. The majority of the town participates in the thrilling chase, but Mary Ellen doesn't learn her own realisation until everyone has gone home: Sometimes, even the best things require effort. Another endearing picture book by Polacco features a little child learning from a grandfather in a picturesque rural environment. The content and the imagery are both engaging and new. ?Starred review in School Library Journal The most recent masterpiece from Polacco's vast collection of family tales extols the virtues of reading and taking a study break. Like Mary Ellen, readers will come out of this break renewed and eager to embark on new experiences. Publishing Weekly