Elephant and the Bee : Independently Published : 9798543033548 : 26 Aug 2021 : The Elephant and the Bee Beautifully illustrated - A heart-warming rhyming picture book for 5-8 year olds about trust, courage and friendship'With terrifying tiger-stripes and a sharp sword-like sting, the bee's buzzing make an enormous elephant's spine shiver and his ears ring'. An elephant is not convinced that one brave little bee really wants to be his friend. He decides to put her friendship to the test but is met with unexpected consequences. Designed as a shared reading book, this picture book explores themes of stereotypes, trust, friendship and courage and teaches that appearances do not always reflect the person inside, that sometimes our fears are unfounded and that it is possible for rivals and diverse beings to become friends. Children will love this unusual animal/insect encounter.