The Island of the BeesAuthor: Patricia Forde Interest age: from c 3 years Published on 14 May 2026 by Penguin Random House Children's UK (Puffin) in the United Kingdom. Paperback 32 pages 231 x 285 x 5 190g An epic tale of volcanoes, dragons and wild storms, with themes drawn from Irish legend. Written by the current Irish Children's Laureate, this is a celebration of the magic of bees and the power we can all draw from the natural world. Nestled on a peaceful island, Orla

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