{"title":"C. Ian White","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eC. Ian White\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a captivating blend of storytelling that touches the heart while exploring themes rooted in \u003cem\u003earts and culture\u003c\/em\u003e. Readers can expect warm narratives that celebrate family connections and the joy of discovery, often set against rich cultural backdrops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWorks like \u003cem\u003eGrandpa and the Library\u003c\/em\u003e evoke a nostalgic charm, inviting readers to cherish the simple wonders of life and shared experiences. White’s writing is perfect for those seeking thoughtful, engaging stories that inspire reflection and imagination.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"grandpa-and-the-library-by-c-ian-white-9781633450653","title":"Grandpa and the Library","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA children's book that describes Charles White's childhood influences and inspiration.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvery day, young Charles White's mother took him to the Chicago Public Library, where the librarians looked after him until six o'clock. At the library, Charles looked carefully at the picture books the librarians gave him and also at the people around him, later drawing what he saw on scraps of paper at home. He learned to be patient and observant—and, by watching art students painting in the park, how to mix and use oil paints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs he grew up, he painted the people he saw and admired, ultimately becoming a great artist whose works now hang in museums all over the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGrandpa and the Library\u003c\/em\u003e, written and illustrated by Charles White's son, C. Ian White, features full-colour reproductions of Charles White's own artworks. This deeply personal story traces the childhood influences that inspired young Charles to become an artist and a teacher.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47470756757740,"sku":"9781633450653","price":36.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781633450653-grandpa-and-the-library.jpg?v=1775225646"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/c-ian-white.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}