‘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.
“Full of nostalgia and charm, this deluxe hardcover collection of low-conflict short stories is the perfect gift for young readers.”
A few years ago I made a drawing of two little girls, dressed up as bees, sitting on the stem of a flower. It was a sweet image, and I couldn’t shake the feeling that they deserved a story to live in. A little while later, they now have three stories to live in, bound in a beautifully presented 64 page book.
The two bees live in a charming garden world with their friends, Penny Spots, Butter Benjamin, Frogly, Spencer and Harrington Mouse. Together, they bring this world to life with joy, resilience, playfulness and care.
Betsy & Bon will be out in book shops on September 1st, 2026.
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Publisher: University of Queensland Press
ISBN: 9780702268953
Format: Hardback
Pages: 64