{"title":"Sarah Howden","description":"\u003cp\u003eSarah Howden’s books invite young readers into whimsical worlds where imagination and humour go hand in hand. With charming characters and playful storytelling, her stories, including notable titles like \u003cem\u003eThe Wise Pickle\u003c\/em\u003e, captivate children’s curiosity and delight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for early readers and those who love quirky adventures, Howden’s work combines warmth and wit. Her books encourage a love of reading through relatable themes and unexpected twists that spark joy on every page.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-wise-pickle-by-sabina-hahn-9781774886984","title":"The Wise Pickle","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA hilariously absurd and philosophical picture book for 3-to-7-year-olds about a pickle slowly withering in the sun, sharing its hard-earned wisdom with the local animal population and preparing to be eaten by a dog (its preferred way to go). For fans of \u003cem\u003eI Want My Hat Back\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Skunk\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA pickle arrives out of nowhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"I have lived a lot of life,\" it says.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs the pickle slowly withers in the hot sun, the local animals ask it questions. Questions like \"Do you ever get bored?\" and \"Are you hungry?\" and \"Why are we here?\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe pickle has all the answers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExcept one—what happens next?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA truly weird and wonderful book, \u003cem\u003eThe Wise Pickle\u003c\/em\u003e will charm readers big and small with its combination of subtle humour, pathos and ridiculousness, all perfectly captured in Sabina Hahn's delightful illustrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47754221224172,"sku":"9781774886984","price":36.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781774886984-the-wise-pickle.jpg?v=1781660115"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/sarah-howden.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}