{"title":"Debby Smith","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWelcome to the Debby Smith Collection!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDebby Smith is a celebrated author renowned for her vivid storytelling and ability to transport readers to faraway places. Her works primarily delve into the realms of \u003cem\u003eTravel \u0026amp; Adventure\u003c\/em\u003e, where she weaves intricate narratives that capture the wonder and excitement of exploration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong her popular titles is the captivating series \u003cem\u003eParrot Tales\u003c\/em\u003e, which takes readers on exhilarating journeys across the globe. Known for her engaging prose and detailed descriptions, Debby's books provide an escape from the ordinary, inviting readers to embark on adventures that stir the imagination and ignite a sense of wanderlust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are an avid traveller or simply love an adventurous tale, the Debby Smith Collection offers a treasure trove of stories that will keep you turning the pages. Dive into a world where every chapter brings a new wonder, and each book marks the beginning of a thrilling journey.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"parrot-tales-by-debby-smith-9781682193136","title":"Parrot Tales","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eParrot Tales\u003c\/em\u003e introduces us to Charlie Parker, an African Grey Parrot who became part of Debby and Michael Smith's family three decades ago. He joined them at the insistence of their young son, Eli, who found him in a downtown Manhattan bird shop. Since then, Charlie has been an integral and vocal member of the family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCharlie's vocabulary is astonishingly diverse and colourful. He can be demanding, often squawking imperiously, \"Clean my cage\" or \"Want some water.\" At times, he can be brutally direct, as when he warned an aggressive business associate yelling at Debby with, \"I'm going to kick your ass, you sonofabitch.\" Mischievously, he has been known to meow at a neighbour's bewildered dog in the elevator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCharlie is a survivor, having endured the collapse of the World Trade Center which filled the Smiths' apartment with toxic dust, leaving him to recover on an IV. Often an entertainer, his songbook spans from \"Home on the Range\" to \"The Yellow Rose of Texas.\" Most of the time, he is affectionate, enjoying the chance to hang upside down against his cage and demand tickles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrough the tales of Charlie in this concise and charming book, we come to realise that parrots are intelligent and loving creatures. As noted by the renowned avian scientist Professor Irene Pepperberg in her introduction, parrots cannot meaningfully be owned by humans but only enjoyed as companions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47072351846636,"sku":"9781682193136","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/25720423482786.jpg?v=1765096007"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/debby-smith.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}