Ant and Bee Count 123

Poor Ant has hurt his head and has to stay in bed until he is better. It's a good thing there are lots of nice things to count whilst he's not feeling well. This book teaches children to read via word recognition and encourage story sharing with siblings and parents.

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'These were the books that taught me how to read' Anthony Horowitz.



The much-loved classic series of Ant and Bee books is designed for shared reading fun!



First published in 1950, Ant and Bee were in print for over 40 years. These new editions feature revised text and illustrations by original Ant and Bee creator Angela Banner. The adorably small format is perfect for little hands.



Poor Ant has hurt his head and has to stay in bed until he is better. It's a good thing there are lots of nice things to count whilst he's not feeling well.



Ant and Bee teach children to read via word recognition and encourage story sharing with siblings and parents. Grown-ups read the black words, but the shorter, simpler red words are for young children to call out. These books are for sharing, building confidence in early readers and most of all enjoying! Perfect for young children aged 3 and up. Parents and grandparents who grew up with Ant and Bee will love sharing this nostalgic experience from the same era as Ladybird Read it Yourself.



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



Angela Banner was born in 1923. She first wrote Ant and Bee as a way to teach her son how to read. The first book in the series was published in 1950. Since then, Angela has written 22 Ant and Bee books.