by Lydia Monks (Illustrator), Ella Richardson (Author)
On Gruzzle the bear's first day at Bee School, the other pupils are none too friendly. They look the same as each other, sound the same as each other and even all have the same name! It's just poor old Gruzzle who is different, and he sticks out like a sore thumb. But Gruzzle is not a bear who is easily deterred. He hatches a plan to show those beastly bees that there's nothing wrong with being yourself ...whatever that may be!
Format: Illustrated
Pages: 24
Edition: Illustrated edition
Publisher: Macmillan Children's Books
Published: 01 Mar 2012
ISBN 10: 0230763693
ISBN 13: 9780230763692
Children’s book age: 0-5 Years
Lydia Monks is one of the most original picture book artists working today. Her distinctive use of colour and collage has won her critical acclaim and several awards, including the Smarties Prize. Lydia has illustrated a number of books by Children's Laureate Julia Donaldson, including the hugely successful WHAT THE LADYBIRD HEARD (978-0-230-70650-7). She lives in Sheffield with her husband and their two little girls.
Ella Richardson's unique and imaginative story for ITV Daybreak's What's the Story? competition beat over 7,000 other entries from children around the UK to take first prize. Ella is 12 years old and lives in Suffolk with her mum, dad and brother.