{"title":"Laurenne Sala","description":"\u003cp\u003eLaurenne Sala's children's books invite young readers into heartfelt stories filled with warmth and cultural richness. With gentle narratives like \u003cem\u003eAn Altar for Abuelo\u003c\/em\u003e, her work explores themes of family, memory, and tradition through vivid, engaging characters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect thoughtful tales that blend emotional depth with accessible storytelling, perfect for fostering empathy and imagination in children. Her books celebrate diversity and the power of heritage in ways that resonate across generations.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"an-altar-for-abuelo-by-laurenne-sala-9781536228625","title":"An Altar for Abuelo","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDuring a celebration of her late abuelo’s life, a grandchild finds that grief spans many emotions in this sweet, child-centered tale of loss, remembrance, and enduring family ties.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvery year, Abuelo asks for the same birthday gift: his family. But this year the family must honour his birthday without him. At first, Abuelo’s granddaughter hides in the closet behind his leather jackets, taking in his spicy, minty smell, not wanting to talk to anyone. How can Tío Alvaro hum while stirring that pot of paella when Abuelo is not there to say, “Qué rico”?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut then the girl remembers what Abuelo always told her: “There is nothing in this whole big world you cannot do.” He is right. She can do this. Taking a breath, she steps out to give Mamá and her cousins a long, squeezy hug, like Abuelo—and when it’s time to make an altar filled with his favourite things, she’s ready to add some, leaving a few tears as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTold with honesty and warmth, this heartfelt story is followed by an author’s note delving further into the nature of grief and the ways that sharing with family and community can help to ease it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Walker Books Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67598908031212,"sku":"9781536228625","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781536228625-an-altar-for-abuelo-1.jpg?v=1790727172"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/laurenne-sala.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}