Ollie's Busy Bee

Name: Ollie's Busy Bee
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SKU: 9781398535282
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By Nicola Killen

Series: Ollie

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Discover the magic of nature and the power of small changes in this charming new story in the internationally bestselling Ollie series. When Ollie hears a buzzing bee outside her window, she can’t resist following it on an exciting adventure. It leads her to a secret... Read More

Format: Paperback / softback

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Discover the magic of nature and the power of small changes in this charming new story in the internationally bestselling Ollie series.

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Discover the magic of nature and the power of small changes in this charming new story in the internationally bestselling Ollie series.

When Ollie hears a buzzing bee outside her window, she can’t resist following it on an exciting adventure. It leads her to a secret garden full of wildlife, sparking her imagination and inspiring her to create a paradise for insects at home. With seeds, a bug hotel, and plenty of patience, Ollie shows that even the smallest spaces can make a big difference.

With gorgeous illustrations, cut-outs and foil throughout, Ollie’s Busy Bee is an irresistible addition to this beloved series by Nicola Killen.

Discover Ollie's other adventures:

Ollie’s Magic Bunny
Ollie’s Christmas Reindeer
Ollie’s Lost Kitten
Ollie’s Back-to-School Bear
Ollie’s Birthday Surprise
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Ollie's Puppy Love

Join Ollie and her new puppy friend Milo as they have an unforgettable adventure in this next book in the bestselling Ollie series. When Grandma’s puppy Milo comes to stay, Ollie is excited for all the adventures they will have. So, she is upset when things don’t quite go to plan... But as they head into the magical woods and...

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Ollie's Puppy Love

When Grandma’s puppy Milo comes to stay, Ollie is excited for all the adventures they will have. So, she is upset when things don’t quite go to plan... But as they head into the magical woods and are joined by lots of woodland friends, Milo shows Ollie that the best adventures happen when you least expect them. With striking illustrations,...

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Ollie's Busy Bee

Discover the magic of nature and the power of small changes in this charming new story in the internationally bestselling Ollie series. When Ollie hears a buzzing bee outside her window, she can’t resist following it on an exciting adventure. It leads her to a secret garden full of wildlife, sparking her imagination and inspiring her to create a paradise for...

By Nicola Killen

Hardback

$28⁹⁹

Available
Ships in 4-6 weeks
Ollie's Busy Bee

Discover the magic of nature and the power of small changes in this charming new story in the internationally bestselling Ollie series. When Ollie hears a buzzing bee outside her window, she can’t resist following it on an exciting adventure. It leads her to a secret garden full of wildlife, sparking her imagination and inspiring her to create a paradise...

By Nicola Killen

Paperback

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781398535282

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 23 April 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Simon & Schuster Ltd

Illustration: Full Colour

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 250.0mm

Height: 250.0mm

Weight: 350g

Pages: 24

Collections

Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s & Teenage Non-Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Nicola Killen Series: Ollie

About the Author

Nicola Killen has always loved drawing and still likes nothing better than taking her sketchbook to the zoo to draw her favorite animals: rhinos and penguins. Nicola designed Christmas cards before starting an MA in Children’s Book Illustration at Cambridge School of Art. Her final show won Egmont’s Best New Talent Award and since then she has been working on her own picture books. In her spare time Nicola enjoys cooking for friends, visiting museums, and singing (in private)! She lives and works in Cambridge, England. I Got a Crocodile is Nicola’s first book for Simon & Schuster.

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Ollie's Busy Bee

Discover the magic of nature and the power of small changes in this charming new story in the internationally bestselling Ollie series. When Ollie hears a buzzing bee outside her window, she can’t resist following it on an exciting adventure. It leads her to a secret garden full of wildlife, sparking her imagination and inspiring her to create a paradise for...

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