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Green Bean Author Anita Frost & the National Literacy Trust

3/2/2026

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We are delighted to announce our partnership with the National Literacy Trust for Earth Day 2026.

Join Anita Frost, creator of the Green Bean series, for an environmental-themed event on Earth Day focused on celebrating our planet and learning how to care for it. This event is designed to support literacy skills and enjoyment and is recommended for children aged 5 to 7 years. You can find more information about the Earth Day initiative here.
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We are also pleased to further our commitment to literacy as a signatory of the 'Vision for Literacy Business Pledge’ alongside partners like KPMG and British Land.

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Our highly regarded Green Bean Books & Toys ( Green Bean Collection) are available in independent shops across the UK, have been featured on TV and radio, and come recommended by educational experts such as Dr. Amanda Gummer Playguide.
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The Preschool Bean Collection: Adventure Awaits!

30/1/2026

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The Preschool Bean Collection: Adventure Awaits!
Explore the Preschool Bean collection—a curated selection of ECO-friendly toys, games, and books specifically designed for 2-5-year-olds. This range is crafted to ignite imagination and transform playtime into an exciting journey.​
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Our Expertise and Vision
The Green Bean Collection (GBC) is built upon a foundation of extensive experience: over 20 years of child development and business expertise from founder Anita Frost, combined with the team's 30+ years in the creative industry. Harnessing this knowledge, GBC has grown with the mission to help children learn through play, foster a love for outdoor adventures, and nurture the world around them.

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Green Bean’s Bedtime | Bedtime Storybook

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7in1 Card Game | Green Bean and Friends™

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Anita Frost, Founder, notes: “The first five years of a child's life are critical. I am incredibly passionate about enabling children from all backgrounds to access great books, toys, games, and media content that supports the foundational level of a child's early years.”
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Innovating for Early Years Learning
Our exciting innovations are cementing GBC as a leader in sustainability and EdTech, while directly supporting young children’s learning and development. Our collectible ranges of books and ECO toys are proudly founded on the EYFS Statutory Framework, ensuring we are providing early years children exactly what they need at this pivotal moment in history.
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Green Bean Company | Children's Books, Toys & More

15/1/2026

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The Green Bean Company a Manchester brand with sustainable Kids', Books, Toys, Games & Much more...​
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Green Bean: Our Little Household Friend’s Benefits
Green Bean offers a wealth of developmental advantages for children:
School Ready: 
  • Supports Curriculum Learning: The brand's philosophy and content are rooted in the Early Years Curriculum, integrating learning into every interaction.
Focused Learning: 
  • Boosts Focus through Fun: Green Bean makes learning an enjoyable experience, which significantly improves a child's concentration and focus.
Enjoying Play: 
  • Enhances Imaginative Play: As a perfect play companion, Green Bean stimulates imagination, encourages longer playtime, and broadens the horizons of a child's play world.
Promoting Outdoor Adventures:
  • Encourages Outdoor Exploration: While many children have an inherent love for nature, Green Bean acts as the necessary invitation, prompting adventures like park visits to fly a kite or explorations in the family garden.

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The "Green Bean" brand was created to prepare children for school by integrating play, learning, and engaging outdoor activities. This initiative addresses the significant and growing global issue of child development delays, which impacts millions of young children, particularly in low-income countries. These delays hinder physical, social, emotional, and behavioural skills. Since 2018, this problem has worsened dramatically, increasing by 60% due to factors like poverty, stress, environmental toxins (such as PCBs), and a lack of early intervention support.
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Green Bean TV

29/12/2025

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At Green Bean Studios (GBS), our core mission is the continuous and rigorous research, development, and creation of wholesome, enriching, and high-quality media. This philosophy is deeply embedded across our entire production pipeline, from initial concept to final release.
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We are committed to the belief that children's entertainment should be a harmonious blend of fun, education, and positive values, delivered in formats that respect developmental milestones and attention spans. Our internal teams work closely with child development experts and constantly monitor global trends to ensure our media not only entertains but also provides constructive and beneficial experiences.

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Children's Books | Green Bean's Colours

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In today's ever-evolving digital landscape, navigating children's entertainment requires a careful and considered approach. For both parents and educators, it is paramount that media consumption contributes positively to a child's development, focusing not only on the nature and themes of the content but also on the duration and context of screen time.

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Why Families Choose Green Bean Books

24/12/2025

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The author of the beloved "Green Bean" books is Anita Frost, who created Green Bean Studios, the home to the Green Bean Character, in 2020, leading to a global phenomenon of joyful, fun, simple stories about a Green Bean. Anita, who has decades of child development experience, launched the series, which has sold millions of copies and is set to be translated into many languages, with new books still being launched...
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  • Creator: Anita Frost
  • Inspiration: increasing school readiness, combating the decline in child development with the increase in technology.
  • First Book: Green Bean’s Colours (2020).
  • Trajectory: Millions of books sold, set to be translated into other languages, an edtech series, an animated TV series and spin-off merchandise
  • First Toy: Green Bean soft toy is a bestselling toy and a household friend for millions of children, launched in the UK and then the USA ​
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Anita Frost, an English author and multi-award-winning entrepreneur, is the creator of the popular children's character, Green Bean. Her work is highly acclaimed for its positive impact on child development, particularly in promoting school readiness and encouraging children to learn through play and enjoyable adventures, which is especially relevant given the rise in technology use.

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Why Families Choose Green Bean Books
Green Bean Books is dedicated to helping early readers experience the pure joy of reading—the excitement of turning a page to discover captivating new stories and characters.
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Our products are consistently popular, earning us bestseller status and demonstrating the positive impact we have on children and families.
  • 📚 Builds Essential Literacy Skills: Our products are specifically developed to make the reading journey enjoyable and fully accessible, building a strong foundation for early readers.
  • 🍃 Ignites a Lifelong Love for Learning: Content is aligned with early years educational standards, designed to spark children's curiosity and passion for knowledge.
  • 🎨 Unleashes Creativity & Imagination: We act as a powerful catalyst, encouraging children to explore their inner world, dream big, and use their imaginations.
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Anita Frost is an industry leader, her extensive professional background combines child development and business expertise. She is recognised for innovating eco-toys, designing sound media content, and creating engaging learning books.
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    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
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    • 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
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    Earlier this year the company raised an extra £180,000 while its intellectual property portfolio jumped from £68m in 2021 to £140m.
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    Manchester children’s brand lands Innovate UK funding
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    Green Bean hunts for production partner for preschool animation series
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