An engaging tale – written in verse – about a

handsome African Grey Parrot, Nebuchadnezzar the

Third, and his unlikely playmate, Belinda – a bright and busy bee.

Nebuchadnezzar lives in the deep jungles of Africa and comes

to rich and colourful life when he takes to the air, showing off his

splendid plumage as he swoops and dives with his fellow fliers. But

every young creature needs a playmate and some fun, and this is

where Belinda the Bee comes in. She’s Nebuchadnezzar's good friend,

and after a day’s work they join together to play jungle hide-andseek.

Lots of laughs and giggles later, they settle down for a good’s

night’s sleep. Claire Norden’s now familiar style of illustration is

cheerful and bright, and holds great appeal for young readers.