{"title":"David Seow","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection of delightful children's books by the talented David Seow! Known for his engaging storytelling and vibrant characters, David Seow has captivated young readers around the world with his imaginative tales.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his popular works is \u003cem\u003eThe Monkey King\u003c\/em\u003e, an enchanting story that brings to life the legendary character from Chinese folklore. This book, along with others in our collection, is perfect for igniting the imagination and inspiring a love of reading in children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDavid Seow expertly combines humour, adventure, and cultural elements in his stories, making them not only entertaining but also educational. Whether you're searching for a bedtime story or a book to encourage young readers, David Seow's works are a fantastic choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore our collection and introduce young ones to the magical world of David Seow!\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-monkey-king-by-david-seow-9780804857642","title":"The Monkey King","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge range 3 to 9\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA timeless and inspiring Chinese tale brought to life for Western children!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Monkey King: A Classic Chinese Tale for Children\u003c\/em\u003e retells the story of the Buddhist monk Tripitaka, who is dispatched by the Jade Emperor of Heaven on a magical quest to bring the Sacred Scriptures of the Buddha to China in order to save the nation from chaos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt describes in turn how the monk meets three brave travelling companions - Monkey, Pigsy, and Sandy - each of whom has a very odd appearance but special powers and a strong personality. Along the way, they face frequent battles with enemies and often quarrel amongst themselves like children. But in the end, their loyalty to each other and to their common goal ultimately wins the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe most beloved character in the story is, of course, the hilarious Monkey—mischievous and full of energy, constantly on the move, and constantly creating problems for the others. Monkey has amazing magical powers that enable him to transform into other living beings and to summon an army of monkeys to his side at a moment's notice. Much to the consternation of his comrades, however, he is continually boasting about his abilities. But in the end, he is the one who saves the others and allows them to overcome their ordeals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChildren of all ages will be entertained and inspired by this heartwarming tale of adversity and survival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46854146130156,"sku":"9780804857642","price":19.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/15131963482474.jpg?v=1759235196"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/david-seow.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}