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More and More Ant and Bee (Ant and Bee)

Emma — Thu, 29 Oct 2020 00:00:00 +0000

‘These were the books that taught me how to read’ Anthony Horowitz.

A classic Ant and Bee book to treasure, that is perfect for children aged 3 and up. Designed for shared reading fun, this much-loved series will build reading confidence.

Over 100,000 copies of the Ant and Bee series already sold!

This alphabetical story introduces the reader to 5-letter words! Ant and Bee teach children to read via word recognition and encourage story sharing with siblings and parents. Grown-ups read the black words, but the shorter, simpler red words are for young children to call out. Parents and grandparents who grew up with Ant and Bee will love sharing this nostalgic experience from the same era as Ladybird Read it yourself.

First published in 1950, Ant and Bee were in print for over 40 years. Ant and Bee is a classic brand, and the delightful and much-loved characters are instantly recognisable to thousands of diehard fans today.

Have you collected all of Ant and Bee’s learning adventures?
Ant and Bee
More Ant and Bee
More and More Ant and Bee
Ant and Bee Count 123
Ant and Bee and the Secret
Around the World with Ant and Bee
Happy Birthday with Ant and Bee
Ant and Bee and the Rainbow
Ant and Bee and the ABC
Ant and Bee Time
Ant and Bee and the Kind Dog
Ant and Bee and the Doctor
Ant and Bee Go Shopping
Left and Right with Ant and Bee
Make a Million with Ant and Bee

Make a Million with Ant and Bee (Ant and Bee)

Emma — Thu, 29 Oct 2020 00:00:00 +0000

‘These were the books that taught me how to read’ Anthony Horowitz.

An Ant and Bee book to treasure, that is perfect for children aged 3 and up. Designed for shared reading fun, this much-loved series will build reading confidence.

Over 100,000 copies of the Ant and Bee series already sold!

When Ant and Bee find some old wooden paintbrushes they decide to make some rafts and go sailing. Ant thinks they will need a million paintbrushes, but Bee says they only have 100. From that moment on, Ant just can’t get the idea of finding enough things to ‘make a million’ out of his head, much to Bee’s frustration!

Ant and Bee teach children to read via word recognition and encourage story sharing with siblings and parents. Grown-ups read the black words, but the shorter, simpler red words are for young children to call out. Parents and grandparents who grew up with Ant and Bee will love sharing this nostalgic experience from the same era as Ladybird Read it yourself.

Ant and Bee is a classic brand, and the delightful and much-loved characters are instantly recognisable to thousands of diehard fans today.

Left and Right with Ant and Bee (Ant and Bee)

Emma — Thu, 29 Oct 2020 00:00:00 +0000

‘These were the books that taught me how to read’ Anthony Horowitz.

An Ant and Bee book to treasure, that is perfect for children aged 3 and up. Designed for shared reading fun, this much-loved series will build reading confidence.

Over 100,000 copies of the Ant and Bee series already sold!

Ant is overjoyed when he finds a little old motor car in a rubbish heap. He can use it to drive Bee to the library! But how will they EVER get to their destination when Ant keeps turning RIGHT and the library is LEFT?

Ant and Bee is a classic brand, and the delightful and much-loved characters are instantly recognisable to thousands of diehard fans today.

Happy Birthday with Ant and Bee (Ant and Bee)

Emma — Thu, 29 Oct 2020 00:00:00 +0000

‘These were the books that taught me how to read’ Anthony Horowitz.

A classic Ant and Bee book to treasure, that is perfect for children aged 3 and up. Designed for shared reading fun, this much-loved series will build reading confidence.

Over 100,000 copies of the Ant and Bee series already sold!

This Ant and Bee adventure introduces children to the days of the week. Ant and Bee have different tasks for different days. But one day is more special than all the rest because it happens to be a birthday!

Around the World With Ant and Bee (Ant and Bee)

Emma — Thu, 29 Oct 2020 00:00:00 +0000

‘These were the books that taught me how to read’ Anthony Horowitz.

A classic Ant and Bee book to treasure, that is perfect for children aged 3 and up. Designed for shared reading fun, this much-loved series will build reading confidence.

Over 100,000 copies of the Ant and Bee series already sold!

In this classic adventure, travel around the world with Ant and Bee as Bee searches for his lost umbrella! A great way to introduce young children to the countries of the world.

Ant and Bee Time (Ant and Bee)

Emma — Thu, 29 Oct 2020 00:00:00 +0000

‘These were the books that taught me how to read’ Anthony Horowitz.

A classic Ant and Bee book to treasure, that is perfect for children aged 3 and up. Designed for shared reading fun, this much-loved series will build reading confidence.

Over 100,000 copies of the Ant and Bee series already sold!

The Zoo Man and Kind Dog have invited Ant and Bee to the Zoo Games! Can you help them tell the time so that they’re not late for any of the games?

Ant and Bee Go Shopping (Ant and Bee)

Emma — Thu, 29 Oct 2020 00:00:00 +0000

‘These were the books that taught me how to read’ Anthony Horowitz.

A classic Ant and Bee book to treasure, that is perfect for children aged 3 and up. Designed for shared reading fun, this much-loved series will build reading confidence.

Over 100,000 copies of the Ant and Bee series already sold!

Ant and Bee are off on a shopping trip! There are lots of things to buy, and they are all different shapes and sizes. But will Ant ever remember to stick to the items on the shopping list?

Ant and Bee and the Kind Dog (Ant and Bee)

Emma — Thu, 29 Oct 2020 00:00:00 +0000

‘These were the books that taught me how to read’ Anthony Horowitz.

A classic Ant and Bee book to treasure, that is perfect for children aged 3 and up. Designed for shared reading fun, this much-loved series will build reading confidence.

Over 100,000 copies of the Ant and Bee series already sold!

There’s a strange smell in the air and Kind Dog is determined to sniff out where it’s coming from. But when he sets off with Ant and Bee, he can’t find the source of the smell anywhere!

Have you collected all of Ant and Bee’s learning adventures?
Ant and Bee
More Ant and Bee
More and More Ant and Bee
Ant and Bee Count 123
Ant and Bee and the Secret
Around the World with Ant and Bee
Happy Birthday with Ant and Bee
Ant and Bee and the Rainbow
Ant and Bee and the ABC
Ant and Bee Time
Ant and Bee and the Kind Dog
Ant and Bee and the Doctor
Ant and Bee Go Shopping
Left and Right with Ant and Bee
Make a Million with Ant and Bee

Angela Banner was born in 1923. She first wrote Ant and Bee as a way to teach her son how to read. The first book in the series was published in 1950. Since then, Angela has written 22 Ant and Bee books.

Ant and Bee and the Secret

Emma — Thu, 29 Oct 2020 00:00:00 +0000

‘These were the books that taught me how to read’ Anthony Horowitz.

A classic Ant and Bee reissue to treasure, that is perfect for children aged 3 and up. Designed for shared reading fun, this much-loved series will build reading confidence.

Over 100,000 Ant and Bee reissues already sold!

In this story, Ant has a secret that he won’t tell Bee! Can you guess where Ant keeps disappearing to, and why he is acting so strangely?

First published in 1950, Ant and Bee were in print for over 40 years. These updated editions feature revised text and illustrations by original Ant and Bee creator Angela Banner. Ant and Bee is a classic brand, and the delightful and much-loved characters are instantly recognisable to thousands of diehard fans today.