Coco and the Bee

Coco is loving her new life in Tabby Valley. There are magical seeds to plant in the garden, and new friends to make. But when Coco meets a bee, and then a boy called Max, Coco realises that things aren’t always what you think they might be. In this third tail, oops, tale, Coco’s world expands as she makes new friends, learns how to grow strawberries, and finds out that nature, and people, can surprise in delightful, and delightfully sweet ways.

• Book #3 in the irresistible new series by Laura Bunting. • Adorable illustrations by Nicky Johnson. • Destined to be every little girl’s new favourite character. • Perfect for fans of Ruby Red Shoes and Claris in Paris. • Themes: friendship, presumptions, change, adapting, nature, discovery.

Laura Bunting

Laura Bunting is a children’s book author with a particular fondness for wildlife, anthropomorphics and ice-cream. Her books have been published internationally and translated into multiple languages. Her most recent title, Liarbird, was named a CBCA Notable Book in 2020.

Laura spent the first 15 years of her career honing her writing craft, first in TV commercials, and soon after as a magazine writer and editor in Australia, Singapore, London and Dubai.

Then, somewhere amid the chaos, confusion, exhaustion and mind-boggling joy of new parenthood, Laura rediscovered the magic and power of children’s books. She is a firm believer that instilling a love of books is one of the most precious gifts parents can give to their children, with lifelong benefits. Laura’s stories are quirky, witty and slightly subversive. She seeks to create books that spark the imagination and tickle the funny bone of both parent and child, and that act as a springboard for silliness, playfulness, connection and rich conversation.

Nicky Johnston

Nicky Johnston is an educator, speaker, and author/illustrator of children's books. She visits schools and presents at workshops and conferences, sharing her journey, promoting emotional resilience and raising awareness of mental health issues.

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