I saw a Bee

This effectively simple book is beautifully illustrated with stylish, patterned graphics showing bee and boy sharing our precious natural environment. The first of a proposed series of books aiming to `encourage young children to enjoy and appreciate the natural world' it's perfect for sharing with young listeners and equally, with its short rhythmic rhyming text, an ideal book for beginning readers. Either way, it conveys its crucial environmental message without a hint of preachiness.

* Books for Keeps *

Beautifully simple – it’s perfect for beginning readers … Told with a catchy natural rhythm, Rob’s text is highly repeatable; and in conjunction with his wonderfully patterned, screen printed illustrations of the child in the natural world, makes for a book to read, read and read again; and one which should playfully launch the ‘bees are vital’ message that will stay with the very young through their lives. A delicious first picture book

* Red Reading Hub *

With short rhythmic text and glowing illustrations it is set to be a story read over and over again.

* Angels and Urchins *

Another delightful title from new children’s publisher, Scallywag Press. Young children will love the vibrant illustrations and simple, rhythmic text.

* The Oldie *

A brilliant and important little book for little ones just beginning to discover the delicate balances at work in our gardens and green spaces, as important insect species like Bees go about their daily business.

* Read it Daddy *

The short text is a simple and timely reminder of the importance of bees in our ecosystem; the book is one in a series designed to make children aware of the natural world. There's lots to spot in the colourful illustrations, with many insects depicted, offering the opportunity for learning about and appreciating these little creatures.

* Parents in Touch *

Ramsden’s short, rhythmic text is perfect to learn by heart and recite as a poem, and has the addictive repetition factor which little children love. Filled with bright, characterful and eye-catching illustrations, this is the perfect bedtime story and an ideal way to teach children about the importance of bees in our ecosystem.

* Lancashire Evening Post *

The gentle rhythmic text is simple and repetitive, matching the sunny simply-shaped illustrations, which gradually spread across the pages so that by the end, the boy and bee are surrounded by a frame of greenery and flora. Promoting positivity with nature, this is an excellent picture book for the very young.

* Minerva Reads *

Your children will enthusiastically engage with the tale, searching for the bee and pointing out the other creatures there are to spot on every page. Indeed, it’s sure to inspire an interest in minibeasts as well as introducing new vocabulary that can be used in many other contexts.

* Teach Early Yea