Meet Lucy the Careful Bee. Stories that Teach Kindness, Courage & Connection.

Heartwarming children’s books inspired by family, listening, and the magic of “Careful Be.”

Lucy the Careful Bee is a sweet, uplifting children’s book series that helps little ones slow down, listen close, and lead with kindness. Written by author Emily Smith and inspired by the tender family phrase “Careful Be,” each story blends gentle life lessons with colorful illustrations and memorable characters kids adore. Whether shared at bedtime, in classrooms, or during storytime snuggles, Lucy inspires connection, confidence, and courage in every young reader.

Why Kids Love the Lucy the Careful Bee Series

• Sweet, vibrant illustrations children fall in love with

• Simple, memorable lessons kids carry with them

• Characters that feel comforting, familiar, and lovable

• Stories rooted in kindness, courage, and listening

• Perfect for ages 3–8, classrooms, and bedtime reading

  • kindness

  • courage

  • listening skills

  • emotional awareness

  • empathy

  • mindfulness

  • confidence, family connection

  • making thoughtful choices

COMING SOON!

Lucy the Careful Bee and the Buzzing New Year

Skills Lucy Helps Children Develop

Meet Lucy’s Books

Lucy the Careful Bee

A sweet introduction to Lucy’s world, this beautifully illustrated story teaches little ones to lead with kindness, courage, and a caring heart. Perfect for young readers ages 3–8 learning about gentle choices and emotional awareness.

Lucy the Careful Bee and the Lost Pollen Trail

A rhyming adventure that teaches bravery, teamwork, and slowing down to appreciate life’s sweet moments. A cozy storytime favorite for ages 3–8.

Lucy the Careful Bee and Papa’s Christmas Clues

A magical holiday story filled with warmth, family love, and gentle Christmas wonder inspired by the phrase “Careful Be.”

Lucy the Careful Bee illustration with a red polka-dot bow high-fiving a ladybug, joined by a cheerful grasshopper and snail—children’s book artwork promoting kindness, teamwork, and friendship.
Lucy the Careful Bee skiing illustration with red polka-dot bow, scarf, and skis on a snowy hill—winter children’s book artwork promoting confidence and adventure.
Ruthie the ladybug character illustration on a blue flower, children’s book artwork with bright colors, nature theme, and whimsical insect design.
Lucy the Careful Bee flying toward a large pastel butterfly surrounded by tall blue flowers, bright children’s book illustration with whimsical insect characters and nature themes.
Lucy the Careful Bee holding a jar of strawberry jam inside a cozy honeycomb kitchen, surrounded by jars and scrolls, warm children’s book illustration with bright bee character and wholesome storytelling. From Papa’s Christmas Clues edition
Lucy the Careful Bee waving beside a friendly turkey and pumpkin in an autumn forest scene, bright Thanksgiving children’s book illustration with fall leaves and warm colors.
Papa Bee wearing a festive holly tie and holding scrolls inside a glowing honeycomb room with a honeycomb Christmas tree, presents, and warm holiday lights in a whimsical children’s book illustration. From Papa’s Christmas Clues edition
A cheerful cartoon bee with a red polka-dot bow, wearing a red neck scarf and holding a party horn, celebrating New Year with fireworks and a honeycomb decoration in the background. The image includes text that says 'LUCY THE CAREFUL BEE' and 'HAPPY NEW YEAR.'
Lucy the Careful Bee standing and waving, wearing her signature red polka-dot bow, bright children’s book character illustration with friendly expression and translucent wings.
Papa Bee hugging Lucy the Careful Bee in a warm, loving embrace, tender children’s book illustration showing family bond, comfort, and heartwarming bee characters with translucent wings.

JOIN LUCY ON HER NEXT ADVENTURE !

Lucy the Careful Bee standing and waving, wearing her signature red polka-dot bow, bright children’s book character illustration with friendly expression and translucent wings.
Rush the snail character with a large spiral shell smiling in front of a mossy rock, whimsical children’s book illustration with bright nature details and friendly woodland creature design.
Papa Bee hugging Lucy the Careful Bee in a warm, loving embrace, tender children’s book illustration showing family bond, comfort, and heartwarming bee characters with translucent wings.
Banner image of Lucy the Careful Bee smiling and waving with her signature red polka-dot bow beside the text ‘Discover Lucy the Careful Bee – A Children’s Book Series,’ bright character branding for kids’ books and whimsical bee illustrations.
Lucy the Careful Bee gently helping a smiling green caterpillar on a leaf beneath a large yellow flower, heartwarming children’s book illustration with friendly insect characters and nature scenery.
Lucy the Careful Bee gently helping a smiling green caterpillar on a leaf beneath a large yellow flower, heartwarming children’s book illustration with friendly insect characters and nature scenery.”
Lucy the Careful Bee gently helping a smiling green caterpillar on a leaf beneath a large yellow flower, heartwarming children’s book illustration with friendly insect characters and nature scenery.”
Lucy the Careful Bee kneeling beside a glowing lantern marked ‘Careful Be,’ warm nighttime children’s book illustration with heartfelt symbolism, gentle lighting, and whimsical forest scenery.
Papa Bee hugging Lucy the Careful Bee in a warm, loving embrace, tender children’s book illustration showing family bond, comfort, and heartwarming bee characters with translucent wings.
Close-up illustration of Lucy the Careful Bee smiling and waving with her signature red polka-dot bow beside the bold series title, bright children’s book branding featuring the friendly bee character.
Lucy the Careful Bee celebrating Christmas with a smiling elf and a cute reindeer in a snowy forest with decorated Christmas trees, bright holiday children’s book illustration featuring whimsical characters.
Papa Bee hugging Lucy the Careful Bee and another family bee inside a glowing honeycomb home, with a ‘Careful Be’ lantern shining outside in the snowy night—heartfelt holiday children’s book illustration showing family love and warmth.
Lucy the Careful Bee standing and waving, wearing her signature red polka-dot bow, bright children’s book character illustration with friendly expression and translucent wings.
Papa Bee hugging Lucy the Careful Bee in a warm, loving embrace, tender children’s book illustration showing family bond, comfort, and heartwarming bee characters with translucent wings.