{"title":"Alicia Duran","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlicia Duran crafts charming \u003cem\u003echildren's books\u003c\/em\u003e that invite young readers into colourful, heartwarming worlds. Her storytelling combines simple yet engaging narratives with vivid illustrations, capturing the imagination of both children and adults alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect joyful tales like \u003cstrong\u003eApple Pie Picnic\u003c\/strong\u003e, where everyday moments become extraordinary adventures. Alicia Duran’s books celebrate friendship, curiosity, and the magic found in the little things.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"apple-pie-picnic-by-alicia-duran-9781636550619","title":"Apple Pie Picnic","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMeet Rosa and her \u003ci\u003efamilia\u003c\/i\u003e in this bilingual celebration of her favourite tree.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis is the apple tree, el manzano, that grows near the house where Rosa lives. This is the sun, el sol, that shines every day on the tree near the house.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRosa and her family live in a house in the country where an apple tree grows. With short stanzas, interspersed with occasional vocabulary in Spanish, we journey through the year and witness the tree as it changes and develops fruit. We discover what makes the tree grow strong and how the flowers are pollinated. Eventually, the apples are fully grown and ready to be picked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn a warm late summer afternoon, we join Rosa and her family for a celebratory picnic where a specially-made apple pie takes centre stage. This charming story delivers some beginning Spanish vocabulary as well as a lesson in plant life for young readers who will enjoy spending time with Rosa, her dog, Churro, and her entire family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBack matter includes a non-fiction spread showing the cycle from flower to fruit and a simple apple sauce recipe to be made with adult supervision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47602809929964,"sku":"9781636550619","price":34.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781636550619-apple-pie-picnic.jpg?v=1778047220"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/alicia-duran.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}