Author(s): Malachy Doyle Illustrated by Judith Allibone

9-11yrs

Jody's grandad gives her some runner bean seeds, which they plant and watch together. All through the spring, summer and autumn, Jody cares for her beans and watches as they grow and grow. Then, at last, they are ready to pick and eat. Meanwhile, Jody's mum has a baby growing inside her. A Read and Discover book, this is an informative picture book about life cycles and seasons, with colour illustrations.