{"title":"Sylvia Liu","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the enchanting world of Sylvia Liu, where imagination takes flight and stories of friendship and discovery come alive. Sylvia Liu is a celebrated author of children's books, known for weaving tales that captivate young minds and inspire wonder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong her cherished works, you'll find delightful stories such as \u003cem\u003eManatee's Best Friend\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eNear and Deer\u003c\/em\u003e. These books are perfect for young readers who love adventures and learning about the fascinating relationships between animals and humans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eManatee's Best Friend\u003c\/em\u003e is a heartwarming tale that introduces children to the beauty of nature and the importance of conservation through the eyes of a young girl and her unexpected friendship with a gentle sea creature. Meanwhile, \u003cem\u003eNear and Deer\u003c\/em\u003e takes readers on an enchanting journey into the world of deer, offering insights into their natural habitat and behaviours in a way that is both educational and entertaining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSylvia Liu's books are a wonderful addition to any child's library, nurturing a love for reading and nature in equal measure. Explore her collection and find the perfect story to ignite a sense of adventure in your child's heart.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"manatees-best-friend-by-sylvia-liu-9781338662269","title":"Manatee's Best Friend","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for fans of Catherine Hapka — a heartwarming story about a girl who must find her voice, with lots of manatee and dolphin fun along the way!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBecca Wong Walker may be so shy that most people at school think she doesn't speak at all, but why should she care? She has more important things to worry about. Missy, the manatee who visits the dock in Becca's backyard, and Becca's only friend, hasn't been seen for a long time. When Missy finally does return, she has a new baby with her! Becca wants to be excited, but more than ever inconsiderate boaters are speeding through the river, putting the lives of Missy and her baby in terrible danger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne day, Becca spots a dolphin in the river too! By bonding over the dolphin and manatees, Becca finally starts to make friends at school. But when Becca takes a video that goes viral, it seems like it will be harder than ever to save the manatees... and trying might just tear Becca's new friendships apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eManatee's Best Friend\u003c\/em\u003e by Sylvia Liu is a touching tale that blends environmental awareness with personal growth in a delightful narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47371291033836,"sku":"9781338662269","price":16.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/16878133482664.jpg?v=1773218149"},{"product_id":"near-and-deer-by-sylvia-liu-9781761643286","title":"Near and Deer","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNear and Deer\u003c\/em\u003e by Sylvia Liu is a heartwarming story about Sienna, who loves helping her parents run their bed and breakfast while caring for her pet sheepadoodle, Jules. Despite feeling a bit overwhelmed, Sienna's life takes an unexpected turn when Jules discovers an orphaned and injured fawn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSienna decides to hide the fawn and names her Persimmon. However, it soon becomes a challenge as both Persimmon and the bed and breakfast are in danger. With the assistance of a new friend, Sienna must find a way to save Persimmon, support her family's business, and learn to manage her anxiety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47371345068268,"sku":"9781761643286","price":19.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/abbbdbf196ac3deb2686a5b4a0e6245e.jpg?v=1773221746"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/sylvia-liu.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}