Mini Bees

July's Book

The Problem with Pierre by CK Smouha

Next door neighbours Bertram and Alan are quite different, but that doesn’t stop them being the best of friends. When Bertram gets Pierre the cat, he is dismayed to find Pierre would rather be at Alan’s messy house, than his perfectly neat place. What on earth can he do? With beautiful chalk-style illustrations, this is a beautiful book all about finding a happy compromise – with an unexpectedly purrrrfect happy ending!

Busy Bees

July's book

Wilde by Eloise Williams

Wilde just wants to fit in, but as soon as she moves to her Aunt’s house at Witch Point, strange things keep on happening to her. As her class rehearse the summer school play telling the local legend of a witch called Winter – the Witch herself starts leaving her classmates strange letters. Could the curse actually be real? Will Wilde work out what is going on, or is she sure to take the blame? A totally engrossing read, with thrilling shocks – but also great heart. A wonderful tale about having the courage to be different.

Big Bees

July's book

The Emma Press Anthology of Love, edited by Rachel Piercey and Emma Wright

Often awkward, and definitely far from perfect – love has been a well-worn subject for poets for centuries. In this beautifully illustrated collection, fifty-six contemporary poets speak to what love means to them right here, right now. From the transcendent, to the everyday, these poems will capture your heart, make you laugh and maybe bring the odd tear or two. For those in, out, sick, tired, or fed up, – of love – this is a collection to be savoured.

the monthly book club – that inspires your creativity!

Every month we’ll post you a carefully curated book to read, along with a specially designed activity card of creative and imaginative ideas of things for you to write, do, draw, make, or cook – all inspired by the book.

Sometimes we’ll also include a little extra gift too – from fold your own origami, to delicious tea – look out for an added treat!

The creative prompts are activities you can do again and again – you don’t need special equipment, just things you have at home. They are designed to get your own creativity flowing in response to the book, rather than simply sending you instructions to follow!

We work with small independent publishers so that you’re unlikely to already have the books – perfect for bookworms young and old(er!)

Every parcel is beautifully gift wrapped, as everyone deserves a bookish treat!

Plus, 10% of your subscription goes towards our work with disadvantaged children, as being creative supports learning across the curriculum.

We believe everyone is creative, sometimes you just need a little inspiration!

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Using the activity card that accompanies your book as inspiration, get writing, making, creating or baking! You don't have to be an expert - be inspired and have a go.

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