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Garden Books for Children

6/6/2026

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Designed to kickstart a love for reading, learning and early reading...

Authored by Anita Frost, to encourage children to discover
​a love for reading and learning during their early years.
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Join Green Bean and Mr Bear as they go off on a fun adventure into Green Bean's garden - a story of discovery...see, touch and feel with fun flaps to lift. 

Little readers go on a journey, following the signposts...all of a sudden, Green Bean and Mr Bear hear a sound! What could it be?

Green Bean's Garden

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Green Bean's Bean Pack | Outdoor & Garden Play Essentials

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Soft Toy | Green Bean™

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Green Bean is super popular with families everywhere. But it's not just about cuteness—each character is actually a fantastic tool for boosting children's development. They come highly recommended by parents, teachers, and anyone buying a gift, as they really help with a child's emotional and social growth.

Ready to give your little one's emotional and social skills a boost with Green Bean? Pick up an item today or start building your very own collection!

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BBC Spectacular with Ngunan Adamu &  Anita Frost

3/6/2026

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Enjoy insights into navigating the investment landscape, establishing business ecosystems

The broadcast was spectacular! 📻✨ Ngunan Adamu hosted a vibrant session on BBC Radio (covering Manchester and Merseyside), sharing powerful narratives centred on community, resilience, culture, and entrepreneurship.

Catch the six-minute highlights below if you couldn't tune in live:
🌱 Anita Frost, the visionary behind Green Bean Studios, provided invaluable insights into navigating the investment landscape, establishing business ecosystems, and overcoming obstacles as a Black female entrepreneur in the North West.
BBC Spectacular with Ngunan Adamu &  Anita Frost
Overview: Green Bean Studios
As an award-winning edutainment studio, Green Bean Studios produces engaging, family-oriented content designed to support young children in reaching their early years developmental milestones. We are the creators of the world of Green Bean and Friends, a highly regarded children's brand. Green Bean is a beloved household name, frequently appearing across both Radio and TV.

By combining social science with innovation and creative flair, our brand has brought positive disruption to the early years sector. We inspire children to learn through play, with a special emphasis on exploring the outdoors.

Our primary business areas include Retail (featuring the Green Bean Collection®), Media/EdTech, Animation, and immersive Events and Attractions.

Fun Fact: "Early exploration, reading, and play are key indicators of future success!"
Our mission is built upon three foundational pillars: KIDS, COMMUNITY, and the EARTH.
We aim to make the learning process joyful. By using our animated characters in adventure-filled stories, we help children from birth to age seven develop essential emotional and social skills.

The studio was established by Anita Frost, an award-winning entrepreneur and author with over two decades of expertise in child development. We are supported by KPMG, work in partnership with the National Literacy Trust and YouTube Kids specialist Christian Hughes, and receive backing from the University of Salford's Centre for Sustainable Innovation.

Soft Toy | Green Bean™

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Green Bean's Garden

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Soft Toy | Beckett The Bee™

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Visionary Leadership in Early Years Development
Anita Frost is a distinguished entrepreneur and multi-award-winning author who serves as the founder of Green Bean Studios®. Drawing on a profound professional foundation in business and child development, she is widely celebrated as an industry leader dedicated to fostering a new generation of children who thrive through play, learning, and outdoor exploration.
The Evolution of Green Bean Studios
By integrating social science with creative innovation, Anita established Green Bean Studios—the creative heart of the world of Green Bean. This global entertainment brand, alongside its retail division, the Green Bean Collection®, focuses on crafting eco-friendly toys, fun educational books, and immersive sound media content to facilitate precious family moments.

Today, Anita leads a gifted team of professionals in scaling this IP-driven brand through multiple channels: Retail, Media/EdTech, and Animated TV productions.

Addressing Global Challenges
Driven by a commitment to social impact, Anita seeks to tackle critical issues such as the ecological crisis, children's mental health, and social-emotional development delays. Her research highlights that reduced time spent outdoors is a primary factor contributing to behavioural and attainment hurdles in children, a challenge she is actively working to mitigate through purposeful creativity.

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Spend time with the Green Bean family...

2/6/2026

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Attention all Green Bean fans! Meet multi-award-winning author Anita Frost

Attention all Green Bean fans! If you are in the Trafford area, don’t miss out on an exciting event at the library this Saturday. It’s a wonderful chance to spend time with the Green Bean family and meet multi-award-winning author Anita Frost, who will be on-site to sign books and engage with her young fans.

Join us for a day filled with Green Bean crafts and the perfect opportunity to explore and expand your collection. Part of the Trafford Celebration of Reading, this event is ideal for families looking for morning activities or a fun afternoon outing. The festivities will run from 10:30 am until 3:30 pm—come along and make a full day of it!
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About the Event
Trafford’s Celebration of Reading is a free literary gathering held at Urmston Library. Co-organised by Trafford Libraries and Urmston Books and Board Games, this unique blend of book fair and festival features talks, workshops for all ages, and an exhibition for local authors to showcase their latest work to the community.

While entry to the event and book fair is completely FREE, please note that space for specific workshops and author talks is limited. We recommend reserving your tickets in advance to secure your spot.

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Events Programme
The team at Urmston Books & Board Games is collaborating closely with the library to curate a full day of engaging workshops and book events. Full programme details will be announced as the date approaches, but booking is already open for selected sessions. Be sure to book early as tickets are limited!

Local Author Exhibition
Discover the incredible wealth of local talent in our region! From memoirs and history to children’s literature, there is something for every reader. Visit the exhibition stands to meet the authors, browse their titles, and purchase new additions for your bookshelf.

Soft Toy | Green Bean™

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Green Bean’s Bedtime | Bedtime Storybook

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Soft Toy | Mr Bear™

£7.00
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Children's Brand Committed to Supporting essential early years milestones

1/6/2026

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 Infusing our media and products with what children truly need and love...

Green Bean Studios is a dedicated children's brand committed to supporting essential early years milestones. These foundational stages are critical, influencing how children perform in school, the friendships they cultivate, and their eventual transition into the workforce. We believe that meaningful engagement goes far beyond simply choosing a toy. 
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In an era where technology often disrupts daily learning adventures—particularly in busy households filled with digital content and merchandise—Green Bean Studios offers a different approach. Every book, toy, game, and animation we create is rooted in over 20 years of child development expertise.

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By infusing our media and products with what children truly need and love, we focus on the heart of development. Our mission is to ensure that children grow through their early years to become not only school-ready but also happy, thriving individuals.

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Green Bean's Garden

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Soft Toy | Mr Bear™

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Toys and Books Which Support Children During Their Early Years

30/5/2026

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Dedicated to helping every child reach their full potential.

Sparking delight through playful experiences! Crafting happy moments and lasting memories for your little ones by fostering enriching playtime and enhancing educational growth. 
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At Green Bean Studios, we empower the next generation to engage in play, learning, and exciting outdoor exploration. Our mission is rooted in the synergistic combination of social science, innovation, and creativity to support children during their critical early years milestones. 

Soft Toy | Green Bean™

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7in1 Card Game | Green Bean and Friends™

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Soft Toy | Mr Bear™

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By providing curated toys, books, and multimedia content meticulously crafted by leading experts, we ensure that children are not only prepared for their school years but are also empowered to become a confident future workforce. 

Our core pillars—Community, Earth, and Kids—drive us to inspire families to embrace greener, healthier lifestyles while protecting the environment. Whether it is through reading together to create special memories or embarking on fun adventures in the dales with household friends like Green Bean and Mr Bear, we are dedicated to helping every child reach their full potential.

Soft Toy | Beckett The Bee™

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7in1 Card Game | Green Bean and Friends™

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Green Bean's Garden

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    ​Honours & Awards

    We are thrilled to have won multiple awards over the years of our business growth journey.
    • KPMG Black Entrepreneurs | Award Winner 2024
    • Named Britain’s Top Black Entrepreneur | Business Live 2024
    • Innovate UK Create Growth Programme Showcase | High Growth Potential Business 2024
    • Queen of Heritage | Honours 2023 | Manchester Museum & Black Creative Soirée
    • DCMS Create Growth Fund | Award Winner 2023
    • Innovate UK Inclusive Innovation Award Winner 2023
    • Creative Enterprise | High-potential screen businesses | Evolve Cohort 2023
    • Best Children's Entertainment Production Company - Green Bean Studios® - SME UK Enterprise Awards 2022
    • Best Children's Books & Toys Collection - Northern Enterprise Awards 2021
    • Best Eco-Friendly Children’s Toys & Books Retailer - SME Award Winner 2021
    • Children’s Toy Retailer of the Year at the Corporate LiveWire - Global Award Winner 2021
    • Best Children's Books & Toys Retailer - Award Winner 2020

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    Greater Manchester businesswomen named among Britain’s top Black entrepreneurs - Business Live
    Greater Manchester businesswomen named among Britain’s top Black entrepreneurs - Business Live
    Earlier this year the company raised an extra £180,000 while its intellectual property portfolio jumped from £68m in 2021 to £140m.
    Earlier this year the company raised an extra £180,000 while its intellectual property portfolio jumped from £68m in 2021 to £140m.
    Green Bean Studios launches new children’s toy with listings at Manchester Museum
    Green Bean Studios launches new children’s toy with listings at Manchester Museum
    New kids’ sensory board book from Green Bean Studios’ chief
    New kids’ sensory board book from Green Bean Studios’ chief
    Manchester’s Green Bean Studios Launches Precious Moments Ambassadors Campaign
    Manchester’s Green Bean Studios Launches Precious Moments Ambassadors Campaign
    Manchester children’s brand lands Innovate UK funding
    Manchester children’s brand lands Innovate UK funding
    Green Bean hunts for production partner for preschool animation series
    Green Bean hunts for production partner for preschool animation series
    What I’ve Learnt: Anita Frost, Founder, Green Bean Studios
    What I’ve Learnt: Anita Frost, Founder, Green Bean Studios
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