The Bees, the Bag, and the Artist (The Bees, the Bag, and the Artist)

Fully illustrated inspiring story about the friendship between two artists that grew during a time of learning and hardship. Part two of the book is an educational read. It covers everything you need to know about Honeybees.

Publisher Marketing: Reviewed By Irene Valentine for Readers' Favorite; Reader rating; 5 Star The Bees, the Bag, and the Artist by K.C. Morcom is an engaging story about the life-changing impact of kindness and perseverance. Beautiful color paintings on every page illustrate the recent chapter in the lives of two artists. Ron, an older man, after 5 years of exhibiting his art at craft markets spontaneously decides to open his own art shop! He loves inspiring artists to develop their skills. He also loves seeing the joy that purchasing a special, unique item brings to the buyer. His adult children and his wife Kimmie help him set up his store. And so "The Tasmanian Artisan Shop" is born where artists from all over the island display their art. Ron's dream of sharing his passion is expressed in his patience in encouraging and mentoring other artists. Kaz is one of these artists, also a writer, who has been struggling through several chapters of life's hardships. She intends to publish an illustrated storybook to inspire others and needs to sell her artwork to fund the publishing. Kaz discovers "The Tasmanian Artisan Shop" and meets Ron, who becomes her friend and mentor. The story is current, based on real-life events with the backdrop of the global challenges of 2020/21. Part 2 of The Bees, the Bag, and the Artist is all about bees. Kaz's own special gift from Ron's Artisan Shop is a hand-crafted matching handbag and purse adorned with bees and glitter. Her keen interest in bees and her life's intention to inspire others have resulted in this compilation of many interesting facts about honeybees. I had not known there are 20 000 bee species! I found the history of beekeeping from the time of the Egyptians fascinating. K.C.Morcom's stories and her detailed illustrations are sure to provoke many discussions for reading children. The lifecycle of the honeybee and its importance in our world will inspire readers of all ages. Publisher Marketing : Join the author, artist K.C. Morcom, in a story of compassion, kindness, patience and determination - the friendship between two artists that grew during a time of learning and a changing world.Ron is a caring artist who thinks more about others and makes it his mission to help other people become the best they can be. Kaz is a budding artist who has been down on her luck for several years, and has much to learn about patience when it comes to making beautiful art, but Ron knows she can do better.Both Ron and Kaz will learn what it takes to make a difference when all seems to be lost, especially when the possible seems to be impossible.K.C. Morcom bases her story on real life events that took place on the Australian island, Tasmania. The book is fully illustrated with a real-life story. The second part of the book is informative to create honeybee awareness - covering everything you need to know about honeybees. This book is suitable for the whole family. Contributor Bio: Morcom, K C Author, artist and producer of multiple art mediums, designs and products.The author, artist K.C. Morcom, is a former magazine writer and publisher. Her earliest book publishing is inspired by social and personal topics. In each book topic she addresses key issues to inspire change, whether that be to do with nature or the human spirit. The books reflect her magazine publishing style by the fact she not only makes a book entertaining but she also creates the books to have multiple layers of interest so as to make them inspirational and educational. Contributor Bio: Van Peelen, Ron Ron Van Peelen has been a reputable artist in his location. He is well known for supporting local artists and for being the business owner of 'The Tasmanian Artisan Shop'. Previously, K.C. Morcom published the first edition of 'The Bees, the Bag, and the Artist', solely to highlight the nature of Ron, for the purpose of educating children about kindness and perseverance. Additionally, the part two of the book about Honeybees for awareness was composed for a family read. However, the author of the book, K.C. Morcom was compelled to revise the book. During her plan to revise, Ron's circumstance changed, and the world lost Ron's presence. Shortly after, K.C (aka) KC went forth and revised the book with the approval of Ron's family. Made in loving memory of Ron.

Format: Hardcover | Pages: 106 | Publication Date: 2021-10-25