Introduce the joy of stories to our youngest learnersClick here to access the Green Bean & Friends Storytime page, a fun space where stories come alive! Whether you are looking for a story on the go or a cosy, read-along session at home, storytelling is one of the most powerful ways to bond with your little ones. But as parents and caregivers, we often wonder: how do we introduce the joy of stories to our youngest learners safely and mindfully?  Why Early Screen Time Isn't Recommended While digital storytime is incredibly convenient, developmental advisory guidelines recommend against screen time for children under two years old. We advise keeping tablets, phones, and solo TV watching out of their early routine. Here is why:
Two Brilliant Tips for Toddler Storytime (Under Two) You can still make the most of online storytime resources without exposing your baby to screens. Try these two paediatrician-aligned approaches:
Let’s build a wholesome foundation for our children's early years, one story at a time. Happy reading! ✨
Join Author Anita Frost for an Exciting Storytime Event at Stockley Park!We are thrilled to announce that award-winning author Anita Frost will be making a special guest appearance in the coming weeks as Green Bean and the team visit Friends of Stockley Park in Appley Bridge!  It is going to be an action-packed, fun-filled day for the whole family, featuring live storytelling sessions with Anita, bouncy castles, engaging children's activities, and a grand Green Bean Hunt where young fans can explore and connect with their favourite characters.
Designed in line with early childhood development, our interactive storytime events inspire children to nurture a love of reading, explore their creativity, and build confidence through play and outdoor adventures. Event Details:
Come along, meet Anita Frost and the Green Bean team, and enjoy a wonderful afternoon of learning, play, and adventure. We can't wait to see you there! Celebrating Earth Day with Green Bean and the National Literacy Trust: A Message of Thanks and Continuing EngagementToday, we had the distinct pleasure of celebrating Earth Day is a truly special way! A huge thank you to every individual who joined us this morning for our collaborative event, marking this important environmental observance. We were delighted to partner with the esteemed National Literacy Trust to bring you a fun, engaging, and educational celebration featuring our beloved character, Green Bean. The turnout and enthusiasm were fantastic, making the morning a tremendous success. For those who may have missed the live session, or for anyone who simply wants to continue the celebration and engagement, it is absolutely not too late to participate! We strongly encourage you to head over to the National Literacy Trust's dedicated Earth Day resource page. This page is a treasure trove of wonderful, expertly curated activities, educational materials, and fun projects designed to foster a love for nature and promote environmental awareness in young people and families.  The best part about these resources is their timeless relevance. While the activities were launched for Earth Day, they are perfectly designed to be incorporated into your daily or weekly routines at any point throughout the year. Don't feel pressured to complete them all today; take your time, explore the different options, and use them as a springboard for year-round discussions about sustainability, nature, and the importance of looking after our planet. We extend our deepest gratitude once more for your attendance and active participation in today's event. Your commitment to literacy and environmental stewardship is inspiring. We eagerly anticipate our next gathering, where we will once again embark on a fun, new adventure with Green Bean, continuing to blend learning with excitement.
Keep an eye out for details on our next collaborative event! Top Book Trends for Under-5s (Ages 0-5) by Green BeanThe 2026 trends for under-5s heavily emphasise interactive, sensory, and emotionally grounded stories. This market prioritises high-quality, read-aloud experiences.  Trend Category & Key Focus and Examples Interactive & Sensory Board books (0-3) must be simple, durable, and feature sensory elements (touch-and-feel) and lift-the-flaps for engagement. Artistic Style Illustrations and covers are moving towards a warmer, authentic feel with hand-made, textured, pencil sketch, and watercolour styles. Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) High demand for books that help children identify emotions, manage anxiety, understand empathy, kindness, and deal with frustrations. Diversity & Inclusion Crucial trend featuring diverse family structures, abilities, and backgrounds to ensure all children can see themselves and others reflected. Nature & Adventure Following the popularity of forest schools, books focused on nature, animals, and outdoor exploration are trending. "Piction" & Hybrids For older toddlers (4-5), picture books that successfully blend fiction with non-fiction educational elements are highly sought after. Trending Themes & Formats Area & Detail Themes
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At Green Bean Studios, we have developed a collection of board and paperback books specifically designed to support children's inquisitive nature, engagement, and their social-emotional development (including motor skills, learning capacity, and focus). Explore the Green Bean Collection:
The Green Bean Collection (the retail entity of Green Bean Studios) offers everything from toys and magazines to books. By exploring our collection, you can find the perfect resources to support your little one's school readiness and cultivate a lifelong love of reading, aligning perfectly with this year's key trends for Under-5s. Fantastic, Collectable Stickers In Each MagazineThe Green Bean Magazine is not merely a periodical; it represents a truly delightful, meticulously crafted, and highly engaging collection, expertly designed with a child’s learning journey and genuine enjoyment firmly at its core. Every single issue serves as a veritable treasure trove of thoughtfully curated content, offering a vast and diverse array of features that cater simultaneously to both pure fun and essential foundational education.  A Spectrum of Engaging Content:
Seamless Integration of Education and Entertainment: The educational activities are far from incidental; they are the product of careful planning and are specifically, intentionally, and thoughtfully built to enhance children’s learning across key subjects—including literacy, numeracy, science, and the arts—as well as vital developmental areas such as problem-solving, critical thinking, and fine motor skills. The truly unique brilliance of the Green Bean Magazine lies in its unparalleled ability to seamlessly and elegantly integrate crucial educational objectives with sheer, unadulterated entertainment. When children interact with the diverse content, which includes challenging puzzles, stimulating creative challenges, and engaging, informative articles, they genuinely feel like they are simply indulging in fun and play. Crucially, while they are immersed in this enjoyable experience, they are simultaneously and effortlessly acquiring essential knowledge, reinforcing fundamental concepts, and building vital skills—often without even consciously realising the substantial and meaningful learning that is taking place. This subtle yet powerful methodology transforms the act of reading into an efficient and highly effective learning tool. The Complete Educational and Entertaining Package: In essence, the Green Bean Magazine is the complete package. It provides absolutely everything a child needs for an enjoyable, richly enriching, and educationally valuable reading experience. It fosters a lifelong love of learning by proving that education can, and should, be an exciting adventure, making it an indispensable resource for parents, educators, and, most importantly, the children who eagerly await its arrival. |
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