{"title":"Dianne Bates,","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection dedicated to Dianne Bates, an accomplished author who has captivated young readers with her engaging and imaginative storytelling. Known for her ability to weave captivating tales that both entertain and educate, Bates has carved a niche for herself in the world of children's literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDianne Bates is celebrated for her keen understanding of what enthrals young minds. Her books often feature vibrant characters, distinctive plotlines, and important life lessons, all wrapped in a narrative style that is both approachable and engrossing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong her notable works is \u003cem\u003eBig Boss\u003c\/em\u003e, a delightful book that captures the essence of childhood curiosity and the adventures that come with it. Through her stories, Bates inspires creativity and critical thinking, making her books a staple in children's literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore Dianne Bates' collection to find stories that will intrigue and inspire the young readers in your life, sparking a lifelong love for reading through her vivid imagination and boundless creativity.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"big-boss-by-dianne-bates-9780648964063","title":"Big Boss","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt bedtime, a small boy checks his bedroom for monsters like Heeby Jeeby, Creepy Critter, and the Toe Taster. He looks under his bed, in his cupboard, behind the curtains. Satisfied they are not there, he jumps into bed with his teddy bear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBefore saying goodnight to his babysitter, she reads him a story about a boy just like him who tames monsters. \u003cem\u003e\"I want to be a Big Boss, just like Max in the story,\"\u003c\/em\u003e the boy whispers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDuring sleep, the monsters appear. They jiggle and jive with the boy, just like Max in the story his babysitter read. They wiggle their big bottoms and jiggle their jelly bellies, and beat their hairy chests. They howl and yodel and make lots of noise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut who is the big boss? The boy? Or the monsters? And next morning, before school, who is the boss?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46678080651500,"sku":"9780648964063","price":24.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/227d5d7f1744b0c988ab9e975c2af9b4.jpg?v=1753053914"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/dianne-bates.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}