In the Garden – serie

A little boy is alarmed when he discovers a bee in a box. At first he is frightened and reacts aggressively, but gradually he realises that the bee won't harm him and that they can be friends. I SAW A BEE is deceptively simple with the repeatability factor of the best Ruth Brown and Eric Carle, and the short and rhythmic text is perfect to learn by heart and recite as a poem. It is a timely reminder of the importance of bees in our ecosystem.First in a series of stories which encourage young children to enjoy and appreciate the natural world.Long listed for the Klaus Flugge Prize.

A little boy and girl find a seed, and decide to keep it safe. They play with it but it doesn't grow. What must they do to make it grow? When it flowers and dies they find it has left them lots of new seeds to plant. Perfect to get children interested in gardening and introduce them to the plant life cycle and seasons.

Follow the journey of a tiny seed to a big, fat, orange pumpkin, as the two friends from WE FOUND A SEED decide to grow a pumpkin for Halloween! As the children tend to their plant throughout the seasons, we explore their emotions: enthusiasm, anxiety, joy and finally a sense of achievement. Using a simple text with poetry and repetition, the book shares with young readers the delight of working with nature, and shows the need to be patient.

Experience the sights and sounds of a garden in this final title from IN THE GARDEN, a series to introduce very young children to the natural world.I heard a bird. I breathed in – listening.I heard my breathing, my heart beating . . .A little girl hears a bird which is frightened away by some cats fighting. As she searches for her bird, she encounters many other intriguing animals and insects. Then, after sitting down to listen to and enjoy the sounds of nature all around, suddenly her bird comes back!Full of rhyme and rhythm, this is a lovely text to read aloud, with bright and glowing illustrations.

A little girl hears a bird which is frightened away by some cats fighting. As she searches for her bird, she encounters many other intriguing animals and insects. Then, after sitting down to listen to and enjoy the sounds of nature all around, suddenly her bird comes back!This enchanting exploration of the sights and sounds of the natural world brings in themes of music, mindfulness and meditation, and will be appreciated by adults and children alike.The simple text uses poetry and repetition and will be a joy to re-read many times.Fourth title in the series IN THE GARDEN.