The Bear and the Bees: A Lesson in Friendship

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Illustration of a bear near a hive with bees flying around and a Little Bee protecting him — scene from the play The Bear and the Bees: A Lesson in Friendship.
The Little Bee teaches the Bear that kindness and friendship are stronger than anger.

In this Kidsinco play script The Bear and the Bees: A Lesson in Friendship, a hungry bear searches for honey, but his actions upset the hardworking bees who guard their hive. While most of the bees see him as a threat, one kindhearted Little Bee believes in understanding and compassion. Through a test of temper, loyalty, and forgiveness, the bear and the bees discover that true friendship can bloom even between the most unlikely creatures.

CHARACTERS

Queen Bee

Bee 1

Bee 2

Bee 3

Bee 4

Little Bee

Bear

SCRIPT:

ACT 1 – The Meeting

(There is a hive inside a log. The Queen Bee, Bees 2, 3, 4, and the Little Bee are in the garden. Bee 1 enters.)

QUEEN BEE: (to Bee 1) Why are you late?

BEE 2: We were waiting for you to start our meeting.

BEE 1: Sorry! I was talking to some beautiful flowers and lost track of time.

BEE 4: I even sent you a “beesapp.”

BEE 1: I forgot my cell phone, so I didn’t read it.

BEE 3: You must be more responsible.

BEE 1: It won’t happen again, I promise!

QUEEN BEE: Let’s begin. Today’s topic is… the annoying bear.

BEE 2: He’s become a real problem.

BEE 3: We work so hard, and he steals our honey and destroys our wax!

LITTLE BEE: I feel sorry for him. Maybe he’s just hungry. Shouldn’t we share?

BEE 1: Absolutely not! Honey is our survival food for the winter.

QUEEN BEE: Exactly. And the bear eats too much. We need a plan.

BEE 4: (raising her hand) I have one! When he comes close, I’ll sting him on the nose. That’ll scare him away.

QUEEN BEE: Great idea. Does everyone agree?

BEES 1, 2, 3, 4: Yes!

LITTLE BEE: No!

QUEEN BEE: Your opinion doesn’t count. You’re too small.

LITTLE BEE: Then I’ll leave!

(Bees laugh as the Little Bee exits sadly.)

ACT 2 – The Bear’s Promise

(The Little Bee is near the log. The Bear enters.)

BEAR: Hello, my friend!

LITTLE BEE: (sadly) Hi…

BEAR: What’s wrong?

LITTLE BEE: You’ve been eating our honey. We need it to survive the winter.

BEAR: Oh no! I didn’t know. I promise never to eat it again.

LITTLE BEE: Thank you!

(The Bear bends to smell the hive. Bee 4 enters.)

BEE 4: Get away from the hive! (stings his nose)

BEAR: Ouch! I wasn’t eating it, just smelling it!

BEE 4: Sisters, plan B!

(The other Bees rush in and sting him.)

BEAR: Stop! Please!

LITTLE BEE: He isn’t hurting us!

(Still, the Bees attack. The Bear lifts the hive in anger.)

LITTLE BEE: Don’t! Remember your promise!

(The Bear calms down and gently puts the hive back.)

BEAR: You’re right. I shouldn’t let anger control me.

QUEEN BEE: (surprised) You… you’re friends?

LITTLE BEE: Yes. I love him very much.

QUEEN BEE: Then my daughter’s friend is our friend too.

(All the Bees hug the Bear.)

ALL TOGETHER: Friendship forever!

The Bear and the Bees: A Lesson in Friendship teaches us that anger only creates more pain, but kindness and loyalty build lasting friendships. Even the smallest voice can make a big difference when it speaks with love.

The End

Author:  Aesop Fable

Adapted by:  K I D S I N C O

Moral: Kindness and understanding are more powerful than anger and conflict, and they can lead to lasting friendship even between the most unlikely individuals.

Moral Vales:

  • Compassion and Understanding:  Instead of seeing the bear as just a thief, the Little Bee shows empathy by considering his perspective. When the Little Bee says, “Maybe he’s just hungry. Shouldn’t we share?” she introduces the idea that understanding someone’s motivation can change how you react to them. The moral here is that it’s important to be compassionate and try to understand others’ situations rather than immediately assuming the worst.
  • The Power of Forgiveness and Kindness: Even after the bear has previously stolen their honey, the Little Bee chooses to forgive him and believe in his promise to change. This act of kindness and trust is what eventually leads to a peaceful resolution. The moral value is that kindness can overcome hostility and that forgiveness is a powerful tool for creating peace and building relationships.
  • Anger Creates More Pain: The story states, “anger only creates more pain.” The bees’ plan to sting the bear only provokes him further, nearly causing him to destroy their hive in a fit of rage. However, the bear’s ability to control his anger and remember his promise to the Little Bee is a turning point. This highlights the lesson that acting out of anger is destructive and that a calm, thoughtful response is far more effective.
  • The Importance of Listening to All Voices:  The Queen Bee initially dismisses the Little Bee’s opinion because she is “too small.” This leads to the Little Bee feeling ignored and sad. However, it’s her small voice and compassionate perspective that ultimately save the day and forges a new friendship. This teaches the moral that every voice, no matter how small or seemingly insignificant, has value and should be heard.
  • Loyalty and True Friendship: The Little Bee’s loyalty to the bear, even when her fellow bees are attacking him, is a central theme. She stands by her friend and defends him, which shows the true meaning of loyalty. In turn, the Queen Bee’s final line, “Then my daughter’s friend is our friend too,” shows that loyalty and friendship can extend beyond individual bonds to create a larger, more accepting community. The moral is that true friendship is built on trust and loyalty, and it can bloom in the most unexpected places.

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