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Creating a Wonderful Bedtime Routine with Green Bean’s Bedtime

17/10/2026

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Transform Bedtime into a Cosy, Joyful Routine! ✨🌙

As a long day of play comes to a close, transitioning little ones into a calm, predictable evening routine can feel like a challenge. That’s where Green Bean’s Bedtime comes in! This delightful paperback story offers the perfect way to nestle in, wind down, and help young children feel comfortable and familiar with an everyday bedtime routine.
Creating a Wonderful Bedtime Routine with Green Bean’s Bedtime
Winding Down After a Day of Play
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After a busy day full of adventures, Green Bean begins to pack up and prepare for rest. Following along as Green Bean gets ready for bed helps children recognise the natural transition from playtime to bedtime, turning nightly routines into an enjoyable and peaceful experience.

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Green Bean’s Bedtime | Bedtime Storybook

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Soft Toy | Mr Bear™

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The Wonders of Reading Together
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Sharing storytime with your child does far more than just help them fall asleep—it builds foundational skills that last a lifetime:
  • Spark Curiosity: Explore engaging stories that invite children to ask questions and discover new ideas.
  • Build Early Reader Skills: Strengthen early language and literacy muscles through shared reading moments.
  • Support School Readiness: Prepare early years children for the school foundation stage through play-based learning and interactive storytelling.

7in1 Card Game | Green Bean and Friends™

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Soft Toy | Beckett The Bee™

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Children's Jigsaw Puzzle | Green Bean and Friends™

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Discover the Green Bean Collection
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Ready to bring more fun, learning, and cosy stories to your home? Head over to the Green Bean Collection online to explore our full paperback collection. Don’t forget to add a snuggly Green Bean plush to join your little one on every storytime adventure!
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Precious Moments With Your Little Ones Wherever You Go

15/10/2026

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It's time to play with Green Bean!

Green Bean is available in a versatile seven-in-one card game multi-pack, perfectly designed for creating meaningful, precious moments with your little ones wherever you go. 
precious moments with your little ones wherever you go.
Whether you're waiting in line, sitting for an appointment, or taking a refreshing snack break at the park, Green Bean keeps young minds actively engaged and learning every single day. Designed to support early childhood educational development, these portable games offer endless fun and interactive skill-building opportunities. Green Bean is ready to play today!

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Green Bean’s Bedtime | Bedtime Storybook

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Exciting updates from Green Bean Studios!

13/10/2026

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We are thrilled to share our latest developments as we continue empowering children to play, learn, and embark on fun adventures!

​Green Bean is highly regarded, receiving media coverage across TV and radio, and is recommended by educational experts, including Dr Gumnner Playguide.
Green Bean on Hope Education
Through a multi-dynamic approach to the marketplace, Green Bean Studios combines innovative EdTech, engaging edutainment, and interactive experiences to support early childhood development and nurture a lifelong love for learning.

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Green Bean's Garden

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Stay tuned for more updates as we expand our ecosystem and create
​impactful educational experiences for the next generation!
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Empowering Young Readers: How Partners Can Drive Early Literacy Through Book Sharing

12/10/2026

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Collaborating with Schools, Educators, and Community Leaders to Nurture a Lifelong Love of Reading
Reading for pleasure is fundamental to a child's educational development, emotional well-being, and future confidence. However, providing access to diverse, high-quality books does not need to be costly or complex. By uniting schools, educators, community organisations, and corporate partners, we can build supportive environments where book sharing thrives. Here are five actionable strategies for partners to collaborate with Green Bean Studios and champion early literacy in their communities.​
Empowering Young Readers: How Partners Can Drive Early Literacy Through Book Sharing
Community Book Swaps & Resource Distribution
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Financial barriers should never prevent a child from accessing stories. Educational and community leaders can host book swaps in schools, libraries, or local centres, inviting families to exchange gently used books. Corporate partners can sponsor these initiatives to ensure every child returns home with new stories without cost to their families.
Peer-Led Story Sharing & Mentorship
Encouraging children to talk about their favourite stories creates enthusiasm that spreads to their peers. Schools and youth groups can facilitate structured story-sharing sessions between classmates or older student mentors, turning reading into a shared social celebration that inspires discovery.

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Children's Books | Green Bean At The Park

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Children's Books | Green Bean's Colours

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Interactive Early Years Reading Events
For children under five, shared storytelling sets the foundation for literacy. Partners can host community "reading dates" or story gatherings with blankets, healthy snacks, and interactive read-alouds. These immersive events make storytelling dynamic and accessible for early learners and caregivers alike.
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Fostering Family Engagement at Home
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Partners play a key role in supporting parents and caregivers to create screen-free reading routines at home. Dedicated daily reading time strengthens family connection and transforms reading into a positive habit that children eagerly look forward to every day.
Multi-Sensory Learning with Green Bean Studios
Multi-Sensory Learning with Green Bean Studios
Young children learn most effectively through play. Integrating tangible characters like the Green Bean soft toy into reading settings offers children a comforting companion, building confidence and supporting emotional connection during storytime.
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Using story companions in educational activities promotes imaginative play and comprehension, allowing children to re-enact key moments and deepen their connection to books.

Soft Toy | Mr Bear™

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7in1 Card Game | Green Bean and Friends™

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Soft Toy | Beckett The Bee™

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Accessible Literature for Every Family
Affordability remains central to driving widespread engagement. Green Bean Studios offers accessible entry points for families, including books available for as little as £2.49 with free shipping, ensuring high-quality resources remain within reach for all communities.
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Fun Learning Board Book Collection

7/10/2026

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 Vibrant shades Thoughtfully Crafted to Help Young Children

Green Bean’s Colours is an exceptional board book featuring vibrant shades thoughtfully crafted to help young children recognise everyday colours.
Fun Learning Board Book Collection
Its vivid and captivating artwork sparks imagination, curiosity, and creative expression. By doing so, it offers children a wonderful foundation for enhancing communication skills and expanding their understanding of the world, aligning with key goals of the EYFS statutory framework.

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Children's | Board Books | Collection

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Soft Toy | Green Bean™

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Discover the complete fun learning board book collection—featuring Green Bean’s Colours, Green Bean’s Shapes, and Green Bean’s Numbers. An ideal gift for young learners, this set is perfectly tailored for infants, toddlers, pre-schoolers, and Key Stage 1 pupils. ©Green Bean Collection

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