Introducing the Wellbean friends in this wonderful poetry and activity book! Join Soybean, Runner Bean, Kidney Bean, and Baked Bean as they show kindness, empathy, and understanding through the creatively written poems of Christina Gabbitas, brought to life with vibrant and lively illustrations by Ursula Hurst. This book offers a fantastic opportunity to bond with children, engaging in reading and fun activities together.

Christina Gabbitas is known for her books and campaigns addressing various important topics for children and young people, including:
Her dedication to children’s literature and advocacy has earned her numerous accolades:
Honorary Member of the NSPCC Council for her contributions to child protection and fundraising efforts.
Coronation Champion and recipient of a Prime Minister’s Points of Light Award in 2023 for her work with the Children’s Literature Festival charity. Winner of the Dame Beryl Bainbridge First Time Author Award in 2015.
Winner of the Best Achievement category at the People’s Book Prize in 2019 for “Share Some Secrets”. And in 2026 won Special Achievement Awards for her Listen Up book project.

Heather Hutchinson (mum)
None of us ever want our children to experience bullies, it’s one of my biggest fears as a mum and that’s why educating them on kindness and empathy and how to act if something upsets them is SO important. I love these poems by Christina with great illustrations by Ursula Hurst, because it helps teach them about this in a subtle way with poems they enjoy to read and activities to go alongside them. It’s a regular choice in our house, if you have a child starting school this year I would definitely encourage you to start reading this with them.”