{"title":"Julie Koon","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJulie Koon\u003c\/strong\u003e crafts engaging children's books that blend imaginative storytelling with interactive elements. Her works, such as \u003cem\u003eBreathe a Rainbow\u003c\/em\u003e, invite young readers to explore their creativity and emotions through vibrant illustrations and tactile experiences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom playful tales like \u003cem\u003eThe Struggle Bus\u003c\/em\u003e to thoughtful journeys of self-discovery, Julie Koon's stories resonate with children and caregivers alike, offering both joy and meaningful reflection within each page.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"breathe-a-rainbow-an-interactive-board-book-by-julie-koon-9781419780431","title":"Breathe a Rainbow (An Interactive Board Book)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBreathe a Rainbow (An Interactive Board Book)\u003c\/em\u003e invites children to breathe in . . . and breathe out . . . with its unique combination of mindful breathing exercises and calming textures to trace with their fingers as they inhale and exhale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis interactive board book features textured calming strips paired with deep-breathing exercises designed to promote mindfulness. Each spread includes inspiring affirmations and a textured calming strip that children can trace with their fingertips, making it an excellent tool for playrooms or classrooms. It can help alleviate anxiety, anger, overstimulation, and other overwhelming emotions that young ones might not yet know how to identify, describe, or regulate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you feel stuck in the mud, breathe in and out as you trace the outline of a bright flower’s petals. For worries that whirl and swirl, breathe in and out while tracing textured ocean waves. Additional shapes include a rainbow, a star, butterfly wings, mountain tops, a swirling breeze, and a heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47288384979180,"sku":"9781419780431","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/13571843482693.jpg?v=1770547512"},{"product_id":"the-struggle-bus-by-julie-koon-9781638940012","title":"The Struggle Bus","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSometimes things are really tough. It's just too hard. You've had enough. Grumble, rumble, bump and roar, \u003cem\u003eThe Struggle Bus\u003c\/em\u003e is at your door!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou can cry, or you can shout, kick and scream or have a pout. Feel your feelings for a bit. Just keep moving—don't you quit!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is a must-have picture book for any reader struggling with new experiences and figuring out how to manage emotions.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDebut author-illustrator Julie Koon delivers a lighthearted and relatable picture book about facing challenges as you grow up. Incorporating her experience as an elementary school counsellor, Koon uses the accessible theme of vehicles to make this social-emotional concept perfect for the preschool and early elementary crowd. It's also a great tool for caregivers to start conversations with children about acknowledging difficult feelings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Struggle Bus\u003c\/em\u003e's lyrical, rhyming text adds a comforting touch to the book, while not downplaying the reality that sometimes life is really hard. From a growth mindset perspective, the story gives the main character space to feel those hard feelings, but also to be open-minded to lots of different solutions. With a concluding reminder that we can do hard things, \u003cem\u003eThe Struggle Bus\u003c\/em\u003e offers a lot: self-discovery, tips for problem-solving, and, most importantly, an acknowledgement that we all struggle sometimes, but we shouldn't get stuck on that bus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47487657115884,"sku":"9781638940012","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/00b038ffb59805c5c650be39985f1ef2.jpg?v=1775771015"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/julie-koon.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}