{"title":"Judith Morecroft","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJudith Morecroft\u003c\/strong\u003e captivates young readers with her charming children's books, where gentle storytelling meets engaging characters. Her tales, such as \u003cem\u003eMalu Kangaroo\u003c\/em\u003e, invite children into imaginative worlds filled with warmth and wonder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for early readers, her books offer delightful narratives that nurture curiosity and kindness, making them a cherished addition to any child's collection of bedtime favourites or classroom reading.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"malu-kangaroo-by-judith-morecroft-9781921272516","title":"Malu Kangaroo","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"I will show you how to play with the ocean,\" said Malu-Kangaroo. He took some wood and he worked it, and he shaped it and rubbed it and smoothed it, and he floated it upon the water...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDescribed by the author as a modern myth, \u003cem\u003eMalu-Kangaroo\u003c\/em\u003e is a poignant story which tells of how people first learnt to surf. Malu-Kangaroo, a kangaroo spirit, carves a piece of wood and takes it to some children playing on a beach. He floats it on the water and shows them how to use it. The children learn to balance and guide the board through the waves, \"riding the high crests\" and \"flying before the crashing breakers\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith beautiful, evocative text and vibrant, intricate illustrations by acclaimed indigenous artist Bronwyn Bancroft, \u003cem\u003eMalu-Kangaroo\u003c\/em\u003e combines Dreamtime and contemporary imagery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48243025936620,"sku":"9781921272516","price":22.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781921272516-malu-kangaroo-1.jpg?v=1787979560"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/judith-morecroft.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}