Butterfield, Moira – The Bell Bookshop https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk Henley-on-Thames Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:36:43 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/cropped-Bell-Background-Blue-32x32.png Butterfield, Moira – The Bell Bookshop https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk 32 32 My Big Book of Transport https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk/product/my-big-book-of-transport-2/ Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk/?post_type=product&p=52520 A vibrant celebration of things that go, with a lively text from author Moira Butterfield and pictures from debut-talent Bryony Clarkson.

Come and hitch a ride in vehicles of every shape and size – from family cars to double-decker buses, chugging tractors to speedy supercars, and gigantic monster-trucks to noisy fire engines. With bounce-along rhythms and fascinating facts from author Moira Butterfield, and bright, lively pictures by rising star Bryony Clarkson, any single reading of My Big Book of Transport is sure to result in a victory lap or two!

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The Secret Life of Bugs, Bees and Trees is full of fascinating facts to teach young readers about everything that can be found in the world of these hardworking creatures and plants. Combining non-fiction with a splash of fantasy, this is a book you will get lost in, time and again.

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Follow Buzzwing the bee, Luna the ladybird and Oakheart the oak tree on a beautifully illustrated journey through this bind-up of The Secret Life of Bugs, The Secret Life of Bees and The Secret Life of Trees.

Take in the knowledge and wisdom of a wise, old oak tree as he shares science facts and folk tales that he has learnt in his 500 years on earth. Learn the secrets of a worker bee’s tiny world, including the day she was born. Hear about the effects of pollution and climate change, through a friendly ladybird’s perspective, and how readers can care for all creepy crawlies.

In this bind-up, learn about:

  • How trees grow and survive
  • Why trees are so important to humans
  • Tree folklore from around the world
  • The bee life cycle
  • Why bees are so important to humans
  • Bee folk tales from around the world
  • The bug life cycle
  • Creepy crawly folk tales from around the world

This collection of delightful traditional stories and engaging facts will impart a love of nature and inspire you to look after the world around you. Whimsical and detailedillustrations have pride of place in magical tales that mix natural history with a splash of fantasy, creating a book that you will pore over time and again.

With things to search for and find throughout, tips for making your own environment welcoming to bees and bugs, The Secret Life of Bugs, Bees and Trees is brimming with reasons to admire and respect this fascinating mix of nature.

Inspire the next generation to look after the world around them with The Secret Life of Bugs, Bees and Trees, a collection of delightful stories and engaging facts.

]]> My big book of questions about the world https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk/product/my-big-book-of-questions-about-the-world/ Thu, 05 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk/?post_type=product&p=42878 Discover all the answers to 50 big questions about the world in this gorgeous book, perfect for curious young readers.

Where do stars go in the daytime? Do animals talk to each other? What are people made of? Questions pop into our heads all the time and every day. This beautifully-illustrated gift-book provides gentle, playful and easy-to-understand answers to 50 common questions about the wonderful world around you – with words by bestselling author Moira Butterfield and artwork by exciting talent Cindy Wume

]]> Look what I found by the river https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk/product/look-what-i-found-by-the-river/ Thu, 01 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk/?post_type=product&p=42057

Discover a world of wonder on a riverside walk, with this beautiful picture book from the National Trust.

We’re going for a walk outside,
exploring by the riverside.
Look what I found!
Two seed heads on stalks, like tiny drumsticks.

Set off on a riverside adventure to find natural treasure, from a shiny, smooth river pebble to a little cushion of moss, then learn more about the found object with irresistibly illustrated and informative nature notes.

Packed full of fascinating facts alongside a gentle rhyming narrative and encouraging children to get outside and explore their surroundings, this is a nature treasure hunt series for the whole family to treasure!

Other titles in the series include: Look What I Found in the Woods, Look What I Found at the Seaside and Look What I Found at the Farm.

Every Nosy Crow paperback picture book comes with a free ‘Stories Aloud’ audio recording – just scan the QR code and listen along!

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Discover a world of wonder on a riverside walk, with this beautiful picture book from the National Trust.

We’re going for a walk outside,
exploring by the riverside.
Look what I found!
Two seed heads on stalks, like tiny drumsticks.

Set off on a riverside adventure to find natural treasure, from a shiny, smooth river pebble to a little cushion of moss, then learn more about the found object with irresistibly illustrated and informative nature notes.

Packed full of fascinating facts alongside a gentle rhyming narrative and encouraging children to get outside and explore their surroundings, this is a nature treasure hunt series for the whole family to treasure!

Other titles in the series include: Look What I Found in the Woods, Look What I Found at the Seaside and Look What I Found at the Farm.

]]> Grandma’s story https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk/product/grandmas-story/ Thu, 04 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk/product/grandmas-story/ A deeply charming picture-book for grandparents, grandchildren and everyone in-between to share.
“All the grown-ups you know have their own story. They were all babies once. Then they grew, just like you…” This charming picture-book is all about grandparents, grandchildren and connections between the generations. The two important messages at its heart are, first, that older family members often play a HUGE part in a child’s life, which is something to celebrate, and, second, that we each have our own “life story” – a fundamental point for developing empathy in young children. With characterful artwork throughout, and an end-note packed full of suggestions on how to use this book with a child, Grandma’s Story is a perfect choice for grandparents, grandchildren and everyone in-between to share.

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Discover a world of wonder on a farmyard walk, with this beautiful picture book from the National Trust.

Today we’re on the farm. Let’s go!
Past the gate where daisies grow . . .
Look what I found!
A tuft of sheep’s wool, soft as a woolly jumper.

Set off on a farmyard adventure to find natural treasure, from a fluffy chick feather to a broken eggshell, then learn more about the found object with irresistibly illustrated and informative nature notes.

Packed full of fascinating facts alongside a gentle rhyming narrative and encouraging children to get outside and explore their surroundings, this is a nature treasure hunt series for the whole family to treasure!

Other titles in the series include: Look What I Found in the Woods and Look What I Found at the Seaside

Every Nosy Crow paperback picture book comes with a free ‘Stories Aloud’ audio recording – just scan the QR code and listen along!

]]> The Incredible Pop-Up Mummy https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk/product/the-incredible-pop-up-mummy/ Thu, 13 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk/?post_type=product&p=26669 An intricate pop-up book to mark the centenary of Tukankhamun’s Tomb’s discovery in 1922. 100 years ago, Howard Carter and his team made an incredible find: the undisturbed tomb of an ancient Egyptian pharaoh, buried for more than 3,000 years. Now you too can discover the treasures of Tutankhamun’s tomb, in this fascinating book all about ancient Egyptian mummies. Packed with multi-layered pop-ups and flaps to lift, this incredible feat of paper-engineering allows the reader to make their own finds, page after page. From the pyramids and tombs where mummified pharaohs were buried, to the process of making a mummy, you’ll soon be an expert on the art of mummification and the amazing rituals involved. Written by internationally-successful author Moira Butterfield of A Trip to the Future, consulted by Stephanie Boonstra of the Egypt Exploration Society, and illustrated by award-winning Vietnamese duo Quang and Lien, this fact-packed pop-up is sure to be a hit with readers 7+.

]]> My Big Book of Questions About the World (With All the Answers, Too!) https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk/product/my-big-book-of-questions-about-the-world-with-all-the-answers-too/ Thu, 01 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk/product/my-big-book-of-questions-about-the-world-with-all-the-answers-too/ Discover all the answers to 50 big questions about the world in this gorgeous book, perfect for curious young readers.

Where do stars go in the daytime? Do animals talk to each other? What are people made of? Questions pop into our heads all the time and every day. This beautifully-illustrated gift-book provides gentle, playful and easy-to-understand answers to 50 common questions about the wonderful world around you – with words by bestselling author Moira Butterfield and artwork by exciting talent Cindy Wume.

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