{"title":"Michael Catchpool","description":"\u003cp\u003eMichael Catchpool crafts engaging stories that resonate with children, blending humour and heartfelt moments. His books often explore everyday challenges and the joys of growing up, inviting young readers to connect with relatable characters like Jake in \u003cem\u003eJake in the Middle\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect narratives that balance warmth and wit, encouraging empathy and reflection through accessible language and memorable adventures. Catchpool’s work is a welcome addition to any child's bookshelf, offering both entertainment and gentle life lessons.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"jake-in-the-middle-by-michael-catchpool-9781915659880","title":"Jake in the Middle","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first in a funny and lively new chapter book series \u003ci\u003eMaple Street\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWritten for first readers, about a Black British extended family: Jake, older sister Ellie, little brother Sam, Mum, Dad, and Grandad, all living in Maple Street. \u003ci\u003eJake in the Middle\u003c\/i\u003e has four delightful interlinked stories about home and school life: Shoes, Shoes, Shoes! where naughty Sam runs off with Jake's new trainers; Catch of the Day, where a favourite toy falls into the pigsty at the city farm; The Class Museum, featuring a special fossil Jake 'borrowed' from Ellie's bedroom; and All Fall Down, where Grandpa displays his amazing cricket skills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrilliant new chapter book for early readers, with a collection of four interlinked stories set around home and school life. Delightfully illustrated by Shanarama, the antics of middle-sibling Jake and his extended Black-British family are written with warmth and humour.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Bookseller\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47486141595884,"sku":"9781915659880","price":22.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/3e0cca41855ac0d08ff94d858a2ff9ee.jpg?v=1775780097"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/michael-catchpool.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}