Isla's Ten Busy Bees

Ages 2–4

In a sunny meadow, Isla helps groups of bee friends carry heavy pollen home, counting one, then two, then three, then four, until ten little bees are safe and sound.

Children practice counting to ten in a satisfying 1+2+3+4 pattern while feeling the warm glow of helping others.

Buzz the bee came flying by, too tired to carry pollen home. "One little bee needs help today!" said Isla. "Hop in my basket, Buzz—away we go!"

"One!" counts Isla, tucking Buzz in tight. One busy bee, safe and sound! Off they go across the ground!

Near a smooth grey rock, two little bees sit stuck — a puddle blocks their path! "Two bees need help!" says Isla, hopping over with a splash.

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