An informative picture book about life cycles and seasons - key topics of the National Curriculum. Jody's grandad gives her some runner bean seeds, which they plant and watch together. All through the spring, summer and autumn, Jody cares for her beans and watches as they grow and grow. Then, at last, they are ready to pick and eat. Meanwhile, Jody's mum has a baby growing inside her...

 

This book is part of a book series called Read And Discover .

There are 40 pages in this book. This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+). This book was published 2010 by Walker Books Ltd .

Malachy Doyle grew up in Northern Ireland. He has worked in advertising and as a secondary school teacher, but he now writes full-time for children. He is the author of "The Bold Boy" and "Antonio on the Other Side of the World". Judith Allibone graduated from art college and has since earned a living from needlecraft and making soft toys. Malachy Doyle lives in Wales where he works full time as a writer. He has written many other books for children, including our own OWEN AND THE MOUNTAIN and this is his first book for young adults.