{"title":"Natalie McKearin","description":"\u003cp\u003eNatalie McKearin crafts heartwarming stories perfect for young readers, filled with charm and gentle lessons. Her books often feature beloved animals and festive themes, inviting children into worlds of kindness and wonder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a tender touch and engaging narratives, McKearin’s works celebrate the joys of friendship, family, and the magic of special moments. Readers can expect delightful tales that spark imagination and warmth, especially around the holiday season.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"12-strays-of-christmas-by-natalie-mckearin-9781546159445","title":"12 Strays of Christmas","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e12 Strays of Christmas\u003c\/em\u003e is sure to bring cheer to even the most reluctant celebrators! With themes of belonging and grief grounded in a funny, adorable first-crush story, this book is sure to check every box on the holiday wish-list.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHolly does \u003cem\u003enot\u003c\/em\u003e have Christmas cheer this year. She and her family just moved to Chicago, far from all of her friends and family. And now her brother’s annoying (and annoyingly cute) new friend couldn’t be more cheerful. Holly definitely doesn’t want to volunteer at the local shelter, with all of the dogs who remind her of the dog she lost last Christmas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen she’s forced to volunteer at the local shelter through her school, she’ll just have to push aside her sad feelings and ignore those cute puppy eyes. But she can’t put aside her feelings when she sees Drummer, the runt of the litter, who looks exactly like the dog she lost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Drummer gets loose during the big holiday adoption event, Holly must track him down. Will the magic of Christmas help her to reunite with Drummer?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47865611845868,"sku":"9781546159445","price":34.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781546159445-12-strays-of-christmas.jpg?v=1782793041"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/natalie-mckearin.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}