…when the honey guide lands on

a distant bush, rock, or tree, follow

where she leads.

When she flies to the top

of a hill overlooking a herd

of elephants, follow.

Carefully carry your lighted stick.

Do not drop embers where

they may burn.

Follow the honey guide as she leads you through the African landscape to a sweet rewared. Symbiosis, Africa, birds, zebras, bees, and honey all show up in this award-winning nonfiction picture book about the honey guide, a unique bird that has an extraordinary relationship with people.

Also available in a French edition: L’oiseau a Miel, Archimede publishing, Paris.