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Nat Bannerman

Nat Bannerman

You Can't Rush Friendships

You Can't Rush Friendships

Meet Magbean, a bubbly little bean with big ideas and even bigger feelings. When Magbean spots a quiet new bean named Magbroccoli, he's eager to become instant best friends. But things don’t go quite as planned …In this sweet and funny story about patience, empathy, and understanding, Magbean learns that real friendships take time and that being kind is the best place to start.Set on the colourful shores of Beanpie Island, You Can’t Rush Friendships is the first book in the Magbean!™ series, celebrating diversity, emotional resilience, and the magic of growing at your own pace.Perfect for ages 4–9, this gentle tale is ideal for helping kids navigate social cues, respect boundaries,...
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About the author

Meet Nat – Founder of Zosimos Curra™
Nat is a neurodivergent creator from Canberra, Australia who launched Zosimos Curra™ at just 16, driven by a love of storytelling, design, and music — and a mission to inspire positive change through creativity.

As the author and illustrator of the Magbean!™ children’s book series, Nat creates vibrant, inclusive stories that celebrate diversity, empathy, and self-acceptance. Each book encourages kids to embrace their individuality while learning to understand and support others.

Growing up autistic, Nat experienced challenges with communication, social connection, and bullying. Experiences that deeply shaped their creative voice. Rather than stay silent, they turned those struggles into stories that uplift and empower.

Through Magbean!™, Nat is creating a kinder world — one story at a time — and reminding every child: you are seen, you are worthy, and you belong.