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Bessie’s Bees

Author: George KirkIllustrator: Ana Gómez

Bessie is buzzing! She’s starting nursery, but what will she do with her bees? Take them with her, of course! Using bees as an allegory for ADHD, this is a fun, Own-Voice, empathetic glimpse into life as a neurodivergent toddler. Lovely colour palette, too!

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  • Own Voice
  • Neurodivergent representation
  • Diverse cast
  • South Asian representation
  • Black/brown representation
  • Single parent
  • Challenges gender stereotypes
  • Female lead