Ollie's Busy Bee

By Author / Illustrator

Nicola Killen

Genre

Environment & Nature

Age range(s)

Publisher

Simon & Schuster

ISBN

9781398535282

Format

Paperback / softback

Published

23-04-2026

Synopsis

Discover the magic of nature and the power of small changes in this charming new story in the internationally bestselling Ollie series.

When Ollie hears a buzzing bee outside her window, she can't resist following it on an exciting adventure. It leads her to a secret garden full of wildlife, sparking her imagination and inspiring her to create a paradise for insects at home. With seeds, a bug hotel, and plenty of patience, Ollie shows that even the smallest spaces can make a big difference.

With gorgeous illustrations, cut-outs and foil throughout, Ollie's Busy Bee is an irresistible addition to this beloved series by Nicola Killen.

Discover Ollie's other adventures: Ollie's Magic Bunny Ollie's Christmas Reindeer Ollie's Lost Kitten Ollie's Back-to-School Bear Ollie's Birthday Surprise Ollie's Puppy Love

Reviews

Stephanie

Ollie's Busy Bee is a really beautiful picture book about a little girl who discovers a secret garden full of wildlife and tries to recreate it at home!

After discovering a secret garden, Ollie struggles to find it again the next day. But then she has a bright idea - she could make her own bug-friendly paradise, planting seeds, building a bee hotel and adding a bath for the birds! She's delighted when it works, and her green space is teeming with wildlife.

This is a really charming book which will encourage young readers to engage with nature and think about how they could make their gardens wildlife-friendly. The illustrations are beautiful and I loved the muted colour scheme with pops of yellow (for the bees) and purple. The cut-out details on each page are also an added treat. A delightful book which will become a firm favourite for nature-loving families.

Picture book / Reviewed by Stephanie Gladdish