Full of nostalgia and charm, this deluxe hardcover collection of low-conflict short stories is the perfect gift for young readers. 'We are bees, after all.' Down at the bottom of the garden, where flowers grow tall and roots grow deep, Betsy and Bon play in a world full of whimsy and imagination. They try to find friendly bees to live in their wonderful hive, decide on a game they will both enjoy, and have a picnic in the perfect sunny spot. With enchanting full-colour illustrations, this gentle short story collection is perfect for bedtime reading or for children transitioning from picture books to chapter books.

Details

ISBN13: 9780702268953
Format: Hardback
Number of Pages: 64
Edition:
Publication Date: 01 Sep 2026
Publisher: University of Queensland Press
Publication City, Country: St Lucia, Australia
Dimensions (cm): 21.7(H)x15.8(L)x1.3(W)
Weight (gm):

Author Biography

Simon Howe is an illustrator and author with a broad appetite for children's literature, animation, storytelling and design. He has worked with several notable Australian authors on books for children, and has designed and directed animation for advertising and television. Grounded in themes of childhood, family, hope and home, his work has been nominated for the Australian Book Industry Awards and the Australian Book Design Awards, and his first authored book, Shoosh!, has been distributed by the Bounty Bag network to over 60,000 children in Queensland.

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