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Ant and Bee and the Secret

Ant and Bee and the Secret

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Ant and Bee is a classic Ant and Bee reissue that is perfect for children aged 3 and up. It teaches children to read via word recognition and encourages story sharing with siblings and parents. The updated editions feature revised text and illustrations by original Ant and Bee creator Angela Banner.

Format: Hardback
Length: 84 pages
Publication date: 29 October 2020
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers


Anthony Horowitz is a renowned author who has written numerous books that have played a significant role in teaching children how to read. One of his most popular series is "Ant and Bee," which has been reissued in a classic Ant and Bee edition that is perfect for children aged 3 and up. Designed for shared reading fun, this much-loved series will build reading confidence and encourage children to enjoy reading.

Over 100,000 Ant and Bee reissues have already been sold, showcasing the enduring popularity of this series. In this story, Ant has a secret that he won't tell Bee! Can you guess where Ant keeps disappearing to and why he is acting so strangely? Ant and Bee teach children to read via word recognition and encourage story sharing with siblings and parents. Grown-ups read the black words, while the shorter, simpler red words are for young children to call out. Parents and grandparents who grew up with Ant and Bee will love sharing this nostalgic experience from the same era as Ladybird.

First published in 1950, Ant and Bee were in print for over 40 years. These updated editions feature revised text and illustrations by original Ant and Bee creator Angela Banner. Ant and Bee is a classic brand, and the delightful and much-loved characters are instantly recognisable to thousands of diehard fans today.

Have you collected all of Ant and Bee's learning adventures? Ant and Bee More Ant and Bee More and More Ant and Bee Ant and Bee Count 123 Ant and Bee and the Secret Around the World with Ant and Bee Happy Birthday with Ant and Bee Ant and Bee and the Rainbow Ant and Bee and the ABC Ant and Bee Time Ant and Bee and the Kind Dog Ant and Bee and the Doctor Ant and Bee Go Shopping Left and Right with Ant and Bee Make a Million with Ant and Bee

In conclusion, Anthony Horowitz's "Ant and Bee" series is a timeless classic that has helped countless children learn to read. The reissued edition in a classic Ant and Bee format is perfect for children aged 3 and up, and it encourages shared reading fun and builds reading confidence. Whether you are a parent, grandparent, or a child yourself, Ant and Bee's learning adventures are sure to bring joy and nostalgia.

Weight: 88g
Dimension: 125 x 101 x 12 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781405298407

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