{"title":"Jo Johnson","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJo Johnson\u003c\/strong\u003e crafts imaginative and engaging tales for young readers, inviting them into vibrant worlds filled with whimsy and wonder. Her stories, such as \u003cem\u003eShrinking the Smirch\u003c\/em\u003e, blend humour and adventure with themes that spark curiosity and creativity in children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for those seeking delightful children’s books, Johnson’s work encourages a love of reading through playful narratives and lively characters that resonate with young minds. Each story invites readers to explore their imagination and enjoy the magic of storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"shrinking-the-smirch-by-jo-johnson-9780863889967","title":"Shrinking the Smirch","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eShrinking the Smirch\u003c\/em\u003e is a unique workbook for anybody who is living with a long-term physical or psychological condition, including MS, Parkinson's, brain injury, epilepsy, chronic fatigue, stroke, cancer, depression, eating disorders, trauma, or anxiety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe workbook asks the reader to think about their symptoms as something external to them - a smirch. A smirch is an annoying little imaginary creature who seeks to make humans sad and unhealthy. It helps you work out what your smirch makes you think, feel, and do, and create an image or description of your own smirch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt includes twenty practical ways to shrink your smirch, based on psychological approaches that have been proven to work, including narrative therapy, CBT, ACT, systemic and solution-focused models, as well as mindfulness and positive psychology. This book offers a dynamic approach to managing mental and physical health challenges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWritten in an accessible but unpatronising manner, with marvellous pictures and some positive humour, it is an easy read and will be a very useful resource for individuals with health conditions, as well as therapists, teachers, life coaches, and health professionals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47607683383532,"sku":"9780863889967","price":54.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780863889967-shrinking-the-smirch.jpg?v=1778171989"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/jo-johnson.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}