Series:

Little Bees

20 total works

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Little Bees: Trouble With Tadpoles

by Sam Godwin

Published 28 February 1999
A young frog follows the transformation of frog spawn into a tadpole and then a frog. This bright, charming book will delight all young children with its likeable characters and simple presentation of information.

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Which Switch Is Which?

by Sam Godwin

Published 14 February 2002
There are lots of switches in the kitchen, but which switch is which? Join three hungry mice as they discover how useful electricity can be.

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The Drop Goes Plop

by Sam Godwin

Published 30 June 1998
A baby seagull and its mother follow the epic journey of a drop of water from cloud to rain, river, bath, sewer, sea and back to cloud. Beautifully illustrated it makes a simple and enchanting introduction to one of the basic cycles in nature.

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All Kinds of Everything

by Sam Godwin

Published 16 May 2002
Hard things, soft things, shiny things, stretchy things - two busy bees discover all kinds of materials when they join in the preparations for a birthday party. An engaging and beautifully illustrated information book that encourages children to question the world around them. Features annotated illustrations to highlight concepts and a simple glossary of terms.

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From Sunrise to Sunset

by Sam Godwin

Published 9 April 2009
It's easy to see in the daylight, but what happens when it gets dark? Join a curious kitten in the park as she finds out that there are other kinds of light, too.

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It All Makes Sense

by Sam Godwin

Published 3 December 2005
Join a curious baby bird on a flight round the park as she learns that it takes sight, touch, taste, smell and hearing to make sense of our world.

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Rise and Shine

by Sam Godwin

Published 25 October 2001
As they roam around the park, a mother cat and her kitten observe, ask questions and comment on the nature of the Sun. Through the humorous observations and inquisitive questions of the kitten, we explore the different qualities of light, shade, brightness, reflections and darkness. This is an engaging and beautifully illustrated information book that encourages children to question the world around them.

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Little Bees: Tick, Tock

by Sam Godwin

Published 26 February 2009
Tick, tock, tick, just look at the time! This book takes you on a fun-filled journey around the clock, measuring time from seconds through to years.

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It All Makes Sense

by Sam Godwin

Published 16 May 2002
Join a curious baby bird on a flight around the park as she learns that it takes sight, touch, taste, smell and hearing to make sense of our world. This is an engaging and beautifully illustrated information book that encourages children to question the world around them. It features annotated illustrations to highlight concepts and a simple glossary of terms.

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All Kinds of Everything

by Sam Godwin

Published 3 December 2005

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It's a Material World

by Sam Godwin

Published 26 March 2009
Hard things, soft things, shiny things, stretchy things - two busy bees discover all kinds of materials when they join in the preparations for a birthday party!

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An inquisitive bee and ladybird follow the trail of a caterpillar until it disappears inside a chrysalis. What a delightful surprise they get when a beautiful butterfly eventually emerges from the chrysalis. This simple, colourful introduction to one of the most fascinating animal life cycles is a real treat.

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Case of the Missing Caterpillar

by Sam Godwin

Published 28 February 1999
Follows the lifecycle of a butterfly from a tiny egg to a caterpillar to an adult insect. Intended for National Curriculum Key Stage 1 this picture book takes a simple look at the development of an insect, which it is hoped will appeal to young minds.

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Hen Can't Help it

by Sam Godwin

Published 18 January 2001
Through the humorous observations and inquisitive questions of a sheepdog and her pup, this book follows the life cycle of a chicken from egg to adult. Featuring a whole host of farmyard creatures, who comment on the events happening around them. We discover how the chicken grows inside the egg, how it hatches and how it is nurtured by its mother.

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From Little Acorns...

by Sam Godwin

Published 18 January 2001
As they roam around their woodland home, a mother and baby squirrel observe, ask questions and comment on the amazing life cycle of a century-old oak tree. By homing in on trees in the wood at various stages of development, we are able to view the sequence of events from acorn, through to sapling and on to fully grown tree.

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From Little Acorns

by Sam Godwin

Published 18 January 2001
As they roam around their woodland home, a mother and baby squirrel observe, ask questions and comment on the amazing life cycle of a century-old oak tree. By homing in on trees in the wood at various stages of development, we are able to view the sequence of events from a corn, through to sapling and on to fully grown tree.

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The Drop Goes Plop

by Sam Godwin

Published 30 June 1998
A baby seagull and its mother follow the epic journey of a drop of water from cloud to rain, river, bath, sewer, sea and back to cloud, in this accessible guide to the water cycle for young children. Beautifully illustrated, it makes a simple and enchanting introduction to one of the basic cycles in nature.

Cover of Little Bees: Mybees: A Seed In Need

Follow a tiny sunflower seed on its amazing life cycle, germinating from a seed, becoming a sunflower and shedding its own seeds. Meet some charming characters on the way including an inquisitive ladybird and snail who encourage young readers to explore this key science subject beyond the simple and accessible text.

A great resource for young children learning about life cycles at KS1.

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Which Switch Is Which?

by Sam Godwin

Published 3 December 2005

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Clockwise

by Sam Godwin

Published 30 April 1999
A companion title for "Earth is likea roundabout"geared towards 6-8 year olds explores the vocabulary sequence and classification of time, a key curriculum topic for KS 1 and 2. It takes a step-by-step approach to units of time. The text and pictures compare the familiar activities of a child for example putting on a pair of running shoes, to that of an animal , such as a cheetah running around a track. Each double -page spread features a clock or calendar with simple instructions on how to read them. This book is one of a series that takes National Curriculum information topics and explains them in a simple, appealing way. It combines a read-out-aloud quality with a great way of encouraging young children to look and think beyond what they actually visualise.