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Ollie's Busy Bee
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 garden...
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Description
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
Ollie's Puppy Love
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
Ollie's Puppy Love
Series: Ollie
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Ollie's Puppy Love
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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,...Hardback$2899Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips 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 for...Hardback$2899Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips 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...PaperbackSold Out
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781398535305
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd
Format: Hardback
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: 300g
Pages: 32
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 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...Paperback$1999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
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,...Hardback$2899Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Ollie's Birthday Surprise
Join Ollie and her magical friends as they celebrate her birthday in this next book in the bestselling Ollie series. It is Ollie’s birthday, and she is feeling excited! So when a bunch of colourful balloons float past her window and into the magical woods, Ollie can’t help but follow. But where could they be headed and what surprises lay...Hardback$3299Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
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A spectacular autumn Halloween adventure, filled with pumpkins, black cats and witches, Ollie's Lost Kitten is the perfect book for cozying up with on spooky nights! With striking illustrations, cutouts and foil inside, this series is a great way to help little ones engage with and explore textures and shape. One windy autumn day, Ollie and her cat Pumpkin are...PaperbackSold Out -
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...PaperbackSold Out
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