{"title":"Margriet Ruurs","description":"\u003cp\u003eMargriet Ruurs is a distinguished author known for her compelling and heartwarming children's books. Her works often weave together captivating stories with important themes, making them both educational and inspiring for young readers. Margriet has a special talent for addressing complex topics in a way that is accessible and engaging, often drawing on real-world issues to prompt meaningful discussions among children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong her most celebrated works is \u003cem\u003eStepping Stones: A Refugee Family's Journey\u003c\/em\u003e. This touching story beautifully illustrates the struggles and hopes of a refugee family, bringing their poignant journey to life through an evocative narrative and stunning artwork. It’s a testament to Margriet's commitment to raising awareness and empathy in young audiences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore Margriet Ruurs' collection to discover more stories that spark curiosity and understanding. Whether you're looking for tales of adventure, cultural exploration, or stories about overcoming adversity, her books are sure to leave a lasting impression.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"stepping-stones-a-refugee-familys-journey-by-margriet-ruurs-9780702259739","title":"Stepping Stones: A Refugee Family's Journey","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen I was little, not so long ago, my brother, Sami, our friends and I played on sunbaked soil. We laughed, ran across rocks and sand, free as birds. Then the birds stopped singing. People began to leave our village.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFirst a trickle, then a stream, across dusty fields under a burning sun, a stream driven by hope. Mothers, fathers, children, seeking a better place, a better life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRama and her family are forced to leave behind everything they know and love. With only what they can carry on their backs, Rama's family sets out to find refuge in Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSyrian artist Nizar Ali Badr's stunning stone images illustrate Margriet Ruurs's thoughtful and moving story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eStepping Stones: A Refugee Family's Journey\u003c\/em\u003e tells a powerful tale of resilience and hope through both words and art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House Distribution","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46552246485228,"sku":"9780702259739","price":24.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/241373482438.jpg?v=1750024013"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/margriet-ruurs.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}