Pete the Bee: Books 1-8: Forty Stories is a collection of 40 short stories taken from the first eight story books in the 'Pete the Bee' series written by British author, Paul Cook. Pete the Bee lives in the rafters in a barn on a rescue farm. He shares many adventures with his friends, which include Shebdon the shire horse, Brandon the fly, and Greggor the goose. These lighthearted stories can be enjoyed by children of all ages.