{"title":"Liliana Stafford","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the enchanting world of Liliana Stafford, a talented author renowned for her heart-warming children’s books. Liliana's storytelling is distinguished by her ability to weave charming narratives that captivate young readers while nurturing their imagination. One of her delightful works, \u003cem\u003eThe Shy Mala\u003c\/em\u003e, showcases her talent for creating engaging tales that also subtly teach valuable life lessons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs you explore Liliana Stafford's collection, you'll find stories rich in creativity and gentle moral undertones, perfect for sparking a love of reading in children. With alluring characters and endearing plots, her books are ideal companions for young adventurers eager to explore the wonders of literature. Whether you're adding to a child's bookshelf or seeking delightful stories for bedtime, Liliana Stafford's works promise to engage and inspire.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-shy-mala-by-liliana-stafford-9781921136931","title":"The Shy Mala","description":"\"In the central desert of Australia north of Alice, Warla, a tiny shy marla sat under a bush. What was that? Danger!\" The Marla is a small nocturnal marsupial that inhabits the spinifex and hummock grasslandsof the central desert. The numbers of Mala have been in decline since the 1990's due to habitat destruction and predation. The shy Marla tells the true story of how the Warlpiri people rescued the Marla and took them to safety where they now live in a protected environment.  AUTHOR: Liliana Stafford writes picture books and junior fiction novels including Amelia Ellicott's Garden and the award-winning Chiko series. She lives near Fremantle, Western Australia, with her husband Edward, daughter Julia and two dogs Mitzi and Lockie. Most of her stories are written while walking the dogs at the beach or in the park.  Sophia Zielinski is an emerging artist from Fremantle, Western Australia. She has exhibited in sculpture, costume, collage and jewellery. For the Shy Mala, her first book, she travelled to the Tanami desert for research and to spend time at Warlpiri communities.\nSELLING POINTS: *Foreword by Boori Pryor *Written in consultation with the Warlpiri community *Opportunities for use across the curriculum *Information page gives factual context *Suitable for primary aged children  Colour throughout","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47363152969964,"sku":"9781921136931","price":34.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/27866223482871.jpg?v=1772917449"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/liliana-stafford.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}