{"title":"Caroline Pitcher","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our delightful collection of books by the enchanting author Caroline Pitcher. Renowned for her vivid storytelling and ability to transport young readers into magical worlds, Pitcher has established herself as a beloved name in children's literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of her standout works, \u003cem\u003eMariana and the Merchild\u003c\/em\u003e, captures the imagination with its enchanting tale of friendship and self-discovery beneath the ocean's depths. This book, like many of Pitcher's creations, combines folklore with heartfelt messages, making it a treasured addition to any child's library.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCaroline Pitcher's stories are perfect for nurturing a love for reading in young minds. Her books are infused with warmth, adventure, and a touch of magic, providing both entertainment and educational value. Explore this charming collection and inspire the budding reader in your life.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"mariana-and-the-merchild-by-caroline-pitcher-9781915659460","title":"Mariana and the Merchild","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe classic Latin-American folktale of the old woman who discovers and cares for a Mer-baby is reissued in a beautiful gift hardback edition.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMariana, a lonely old woman, lives in a hut by the sea-shore. The village children are afraid of her, though she wants to be their friend. One day, a huge storm casts up a tiny Merbaby in a crab shell. Mariana loves and cares for the sea-child. She fears that its mother, a Sea Spirit, will think she has stolen it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut when the Sea Spirit comes, she thanks Mariana for saving her baby's life and asks her to look after the tiny girl until she learns to swim. Mariana's life changes: the village children love the mer-girl and discover that the old woman is their friend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMariana knows that her beloved Merchild must return to live in the sea. When the day comes, however, she is no longer sad and lonely. The children comfort her, and the Merchild never forgets her.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis poetic and lyrical re-telling of a Chilean folk-tale, first published in 2000, is now reissued in a larger hardback format which does full justice to Jackie Morris's evocative illustrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46692687085804,"sku":"9781915659460","price":34.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/1177303482870.jpg?v=1753489770"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/caroline-pitcher.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}