A PICTURE book about a bear's adventures has inspired Ledbury youngsters to look to the stars.

Children at Busy Bees Pre-School, based at Ledbury Primary, have been enjoying "Whatever Next" by Jill Murphy, which tells how a bear enjoys a trip to the moon, after making a rocket from a cardboard box.

A Busy Bees spokesman said the story had helped the children not only to enjoy books but had also helped to boost the youngsters' interest in space.