{"title":"Patricia Storms","description":"\u003cp\u003ePatricia Storms crafts enchanting stories for young readers, weaving gentle tales filled with warmth and imagination. Her books often explore themes of friendship, kindness, and discovery, making them perfect for children’s early reading experiences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a style that is both engaging and accessible, \u003cem\u003eSun Wishes\u003c\/em\u003e and other works by Storms invite children to step into comforting worlds where curiosity and heart come alive. These stories are ideal for shared reading and nurturing a love of books.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"sun-wishes-by-patricia-storms-9781773064505","title":"Sun Wishes","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA joyful celebration of our daily companion, the sun, as it shines around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIf I were the sun, I would sing a gentle morning song to wake my slumbering friends.\u003c\/em\u003e So begins this fresh and colourful collaboration between author Patricia Storms and illustrator Milan Pavlović, the creative team behind 2019's beloved bedtime story, \u003cem\u003eMoon Wishes\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJoin the sun in this gentle imagining of its travels across the sky, lighting up our gloomiest days, celebrating a bountiful harvest, and delighting in the diversity of life around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMilan Pavlović's vibrant watercolour illustrations complement Patricia Storms' jubilant text. Young readers will be warmed by the sun's wishes as they spread through the story, inspiring curiosity, gratitude, and the irresistible urge to step outside!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Text Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIllustrations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCorrelates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.4\u003cbr\u003eIdentify words and phrases in stories or poems that suggest feelings or appeal to the senses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47607835328748,"sku":"9781773064505","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/bdef0699adf0d883d422d68a66a5edd4.jpg?v=1778187452"},{"product_id":"the-dogs-gardener-by-patricia-storms-9781773062563","title":"The Dog's Gardener","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA dog delights in a summer day spent in the garden with his owner, an avid gardener.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen a dog named Dutch hears the gardener going down the stairs each morning, he anticipates her every move. But most of all, he waits for the beautiful words, \u003cem\u003e\"Okay, Dutch. Let's go outside.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a bright summer day. Dutch stands back from the dark, dusty toolshed, but the rest of the day is blissful — rolling in the dewy grass, waiting for a scratch behind his ears, napping on the gardener's boots at midday, and playing in the hose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn amusing story about taking pleasure in the things we love, especially in the company of a good friend, written by Patricia Storms, with gorgeous illustrations by Nathalie Dion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCorrelates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.7\u003cbr\u003eUse illustrations and details in a story to describe its characters, setting, or events.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47607936319724,"sku":"9781773062563","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/d620ada342c8ab46fce44a4e1448fd15.jpg?v=1778186380"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/patricia-storms.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}