{"title":"Stefan Themerson","description":"\u003cp\u003eStefan Themerson’s children’s books invite young readers into whimsical worlds where everyday objects and characters come alive with charm and imagination. Titles such as \u003cem\u003eMr Rouse Builds His House\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Table That Ran Away to the Woods\u003c\/em\u003e capture a playful spirit, blending gentle humour with poetic storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese stories offer a delightful mix of fantasy and warmth, perfect for sparking curiosity and creative thinking. Themerson’s work is a treasure for those seeking enchanting tales that linger long after the last page is turned.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"mr-rouse-builds-his-house-by-barbara-wright-9781849761543","title":"Mr Rouse Builds His House","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMr Rouse Builds His House\u003c\/em\u003e tells the whimsical story of Mr Rouse, who has embarked on the ambitious project of constructing his own dwelling. Naturally, the journey is far more protracted and intricate than Mr Rouse initially anticipates: \"Mr Builder, I'm not a bird, you know; how could I live in a house made of leaves?\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis quirky tale takes the reader on a journey through a timeline of inventions. In a delightful blend of absurd poetry and British pragmatism, Mr Rouse deals with issues of housing, transport, lighting, plumbing, and timekeeping. Along the way, he encounters quarrelling stairs and dapper guttering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46995796295916,"sku":"9781849761543","price":19.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/16257093482846.jpg?v=1763119338"},{"product_id":"the-table-that-ran-away-to-the-woods-by-stefan-themerson-9781849760577","title":"The Table That Ran Away to the Woods","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Table That Ran Away to the Woods\u003c\/i\u003e tells the story of a writing desk that one day \"grabbed two pairs of shoes, ran downstairs, and took flight,\" escaping into the countryside with its owners in barefoot pursuit. This is the first time the tale—first published in a Polish newspaper in 1940 and re-created in this exquisite collaged version in 1963—has been made available to an English-speaking audience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe Table That Ran Away to the Woods\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"The story, an afterword explains, ties into the Themersons' avant-garde filmmaking, writing, and artwork in the 1930s (an early version appeared in an expatriate newspaper published in Paris). Readers needn't be familiar with the backstory to appreciate the collage-like images of the table scampering over hills and reclaiming its existence.\"\u003cbr\u003e — Publishers Weekly\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47487661703404,"sku":"9781849760577","price":17.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/03afb77df24ef9e007414068e98f1087.jpg?v=1775770973"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/stefan-themerson.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}