{"title":"Isol","description":"\u003cp\u003eIsol’s books invite young readers into whimsical worlds where imagination dances with emotion. With titles like \u003cem\u003eImpossible\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eLoose Threads\u003c\/em\u003e, her stories gently explore themes of courage, friendship, and self-discovery through vivid characters and playful narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRichly illustrated and tenderly told, Isol’s children's books encourage creativity and empathy, making them cherished companions for readers both big and small.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"loose-threads-by-isol-9781592703920","title":"Loose Threads","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn intrepid girl discovers the value of the tangled, knotty side of life in \u003ci\u003eLoose Threads\u003c\/i\u003e, a picture book inspired by a Palestinian scarf, from Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award winner Isol.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTranslated from Spanish by Lawrence Schimel\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLila lives in an idyllic village, where everything has its place. It's as beautiful and perfect as the scenes in her grandmother's embroidery. But some believe that just on the flipside of this orderly village lies the Other Side—a messy and wild world, filled with merry inhabitants and strange beasts. Lila often visits just such a place in her dreams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLila is constantly losing things, and when her mum demands an explanation, Lila decides that her lost possessions must be falling down into the Other Side. And so, she declares that all she has to do to fix things is mend the holes between her world and the Other Side. It's a genius idea—nothing will ever go missing again! But as Lila soon learns, some holes don't need sewing up, and mending can also mean a suffocating shutting out...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInspired by one of her favourite scarves, here Isol spins a tale that celebrates the different worlds that are all part of life's rich tapestry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46995680821484,"sku":"9781592703920","price":34.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/1487753482755.jpg?v=1763117810"},{"product_id":"impossible-by-isol-9781773064345","title":"Impossible","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA funny story about a seemingly impossible child and his desperate parents, who enlist the help of a specialist with unexpected results...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eToribio is two years old and his parents love him very much, but some days, taking care of him feels like an impossible task. He won't sleep, makes a fuss when eating, splashes his bath water everywhere, and refuses to use his potty. At the end of the day, Toribio's parents are exhausted. So when they see an ad for a specialist who can solve any type of problem, his desperate parents make an appointment right away. Mrs. Meridien's methods deliver overnight results, but her solution isn't quite what they had in mind...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eImpossible\u003c\/em\u003e is a funny story with a surprise ending that will delight young children and exhausted parents alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCorrelates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRetell stories, including key details, and demonstrate understanding of their central message or lesson.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2.3\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDescribe how characters in a story respond to major events and challenges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47606176219372,"sku":"9781773064345","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/3098ce7a28d0fae8423a5163dd776dfa.jpg?v=1778193278"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/isol.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}