{"title":"Marie-Andree Arsenault","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarie-Andree Arsenault\u003c\/strong\u003e crafts enchanting children's stories that invite young readers to explore the wonders of the natural world and the magic hidden in everyday moments. Her books often blend poetic language with vivid imagery, creating gentle narratives that inspire curiosity and imagination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExpect heartfelt tales like \u003cem\u003ePebbles to the Sea\u003c\/em\u003e, where themes of growth, discovery, and connection are delicately woven to both entertain and gently teach. Arsenault’s work resonates with children eager for stories that celebrate wonder and the beauty of life’s small treasures.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"pebbles-to-the-sea-by-marie-andree-arsenault-9781773068244","title":"Pebbles to the Sea","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo children feel adrift between the separate worlds of their parents. With their father at the marina, and their mother in the workshop, Flo and Fee aren't sure where they belong. But at least they can still have fun painting the treasures that wash up on the shore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne day, they hear a noise and see a stone trace an arc across the sky—it must be from Henri's giant slingshot! They decide to go see him, but first stop at the café, where they chat with the piano player, then visit their artist-friend in her shop. When they finally reach Henri, he lifts them up onto ladders where they can see two islands that were once connected by an ice bridge. \"Have the two islands separated, like Maman and Papa?\" Flo asks. But Henri tells them there's a sand bridge underwater that links the islands, just as the girls still link their parents. Then he, like the piano player and artist, walks away with a brush and can of paint. Where can they all be going?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis richly nuanced story is inspired by the geography and close-knit coastal community of La Grave heritage site on Quebec's Îles de la Madeleine. The French edition, \u003cem\u003eDes couleurs sur la grave\u003c\/em\u003e, won the prix Harry Black de l'album jeunesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Text Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003edialogue\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eexplanation\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eillustrations\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ephotographs\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003evignettes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCorrelates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cem\u003eCCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.K.3\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    With prompting and support, identify characters, settings, and major events in a story.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cem\u003eCCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.2\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    Retell stories, including key details, and demonstrate understanding of their central message or lesson.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cem\u003eCCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.7\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    Use illustrations and details in a story to describe its characters, setting, or events.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47607358030060,"sku":"9781773068244","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/39e5a0d049d355cdec6438099924c78e.jpg?v=1778190172"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/marie-andree-arsenault.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}