{"title":"Lie Dirkx","description":"\u003cp\u003eLie Dirkx crafts enchanting stories that gently explore the early experiences of childhood. Their books often focus on familiar moments, like welcoming a new sibling, offering comfort and understanding through warm, engaging narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for young readers and their families, these books blend playful language with sensitive themes, making them perfect for shared reading and nurturing emotional growth in early years.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-new-baby-revised-edition-by-lie-dirkx-9781908714909","title":"The New Baby (revised edition)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroducing a young child to the idea of a new sibling can be tricky to get right. This activity book offers parents a new way of starting a conversation with their child about the baby developing in mummy's tummy. By doodling, colouring in and engaging with the illustrations, the older sibling is invited to think and talk about themselves, and in doing so, to think about the new baby and what life might be like when it arrives:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThese are the names of some baby animals, what is your name?\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWhat do you think Baby's name should be?\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWhich of these people look like members of your family?\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHow do you think Baby will look?\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBaby can only drink milk, but you can eat all sorts of things. What are your favourite foods?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe activities are brought to life in bright, on-trend, paper cut illustrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe first edition of \u003ci\u003eThe New Baby (revised edition)\u003c\/i\u003e was received to much critical acclaim and featured as one of the top 10 parenting books in \u003ci\u003eThe Independent\u003c\/i\u003e, 2016. It has sold in excess of 4,000 copies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAn original, brilliant idea, in the form of a beautifully illustrated paperback picture book.\u003c\/i\u003e -- It's All About Stories!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis book is full of super activities to do with a soon to be sibling, from colouring to drawing to making choices of clothes, food and family. A lovely way to spend time together and encourage speech and conversation about the new arrival and to allay any fears and worries.\u003c\/i\u003e -- My Shelves Are Full\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47432990720236,"sku":"9781908714909","price":19.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781908714909.jpg?v=1774765886"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/lie-dirkx.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}