First Communion and Bees? The preparation period for First Communion becomes a time of essential experiences for Julia and the other participating children. This includes tensions among the children and prejudices among the adults. Conflicts and reconciliation, guilt and forgiveness, envy and generosity are addressed and placed in both religious and social contexts. The observation of bees and the taste of honey play an important role, giving this story about friendship—both among people and in friendship with God—a surprising and exciting narrative arc. This well-established story by Lene Mayer-Skumanz, which was awarded by the children's critics' jury of ORF many years ago, is now presented in a new edition, updated linguistically and adapted to current developments.