TV series · 2013 · ZDF
Is Maya the Bee based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Maya the Bee is based on the book The Adventures of Maya the Bee by Waldemar Bonsels (1912).
The TV series premiered in 2013 on ZDF.
The book behind Maya the Bee
The Adventures of Maya the Bee
by Waldemar Bonsels · first published 1912 · children's literature
1912 narration by Waldemar Bonsels.
Other adaptations of The Adventures of Maya the Bee
- Maya the Honey Bee (TV, 1975)
- Maya the Bee Movie (film, 2014)
- Maya the Bee: The Honey Games (film, 2018)
Common questions
Is Maya the Bee based on a book?
Yes. Maya the Bee is based on the book The Adventures of Maya the Bee by Waldemar Bonsels (1912).
Who wrote the book Maya the Bee is based on?
The Adventures of Maya the Bee was written by Waldemar Bonsels and first published in 1912.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read The Adventures of Maya the Bee before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the TV series.