I saw a Bee

A little boy is alarmed when he discovers a bee in a box. At first he is frightened and reacts aggressively, but gradually he realises that the bee won't harm him and that they can be friends.

"i saw a bee" is deceptively simple with the repeatability factor of the best Ruth Brown and Eric Carle, and the short and rhythmic text is perfect to learn by heart and recite as a poem. It is a timely reminder of the importance of bees in our ecosystem.

First in a series of stories which encourage young children to enjoy and appreciate the natural world.

Long listed for the Klaus Flugge Prize.