{"title":"Per Gustavsson","description":"\u003cp\u003ePer Gustavsson crafts beautifully illustrated children's stories that explore themes of friendship, family, and imagination. His books often feature gentle narratives paired with expressive artwork, inviting young readers into warm and thoughtful worlds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith titles like \u003cem\u003eThe Boy, The Father, and The Bear\u003c\/em\u003e, Gustavsson’s work encourages emotional connection and reflection, making his stories a cherished choice for both reading aloud and independent discovery.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-boy-the-father-and-the-bear-by-per-gustavsson-9781778402203","title":"The Boy, The Father, and The Bear","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEverything will be all right,\u003c\/em\u003e the branches creaked back. \u003cem\u003eIt was as if his father were talking to him.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom award-winning Swedish author Per Gustavsson comes a touching story about life, death, and new beginnings.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA boy and his father live alone on an island. They play football, fish, and have a very happy life together. His father gives him advice to avoid bears and sharks, but as the father’s life comes to an end he remarkably turns into a tree…\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe boy must set out on his new life on his own. Along the way, he encounters new friends who help him discover that even after loss, life can still be filled with companionship and wonder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSlow, solemn, and philosophically rich – to be poured over and discussed over repeat readings. – \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e, STARRED review\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDreamlike and engaging. – \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67712196083948,"sku":"9781778402203","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781778402203-the-boy-the-father-and-the-bear-1.jpg?v=1791851786"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/per-gustavsson.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}