{"title":"Tom Booth","description":"\u003cp\u003eTom Booth's works invite young readers into imaginative worlds brimming with magic and adventure. His stories, such as \u003cem\u003eThe Wand in the Woods\u003c\/em\u003e, blend enchanted settings with captivating characters, sparking creativity and wonder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for children who delight in fantasy and mystery, Booth’s books offer engaging narratives that encourage curiosity and a love of storytelling. Each tale is crafted to both entertain and inspire young minds.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-wand-in-the-woods-by-tom-booth-9781536226355","title":"The Wand in the Woods","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Wand in the Woods\u003c\/em\u003e is a delightful tale about the wonder of discovery and the charm of mindfulness. For one young child, finding a glowing wand that can effortlessly wave away her chores highlights the simple pleasure of doing things independently and mindfully. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor Elliot and her dog, Spinner, this morning’s walk in the woods begins like most others: practicing their balance, sniffing out snacks, and searching for sticks to build forts. But today, she discovers something unusual on the forest floor—a stick that glows like the moon. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis stick reveals itself to have special powers, particularly appealing to a girl not fond of cleaning her room or bathing her dog. With just a simple swipe of the wand, every chore is done, and every piece of homework is perfectly completed. It’s no wonder that Elliot quickly becomes reliant on this new-found treasure. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, she soon realises that with such ease, the joy of her accomplishments begins to fade. What will it take for Elliot to truly enjoy her everyday pleasures again and feel the “magic in the doing”? \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith charmingly expressive illustrations, Tom Booth’s fantastical take on mindfulness reminds us all to step away from our devices and relish the simple analog joy of accomplishing tasks ourselves, in the moment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Walker Books Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47769215631596,"sku":"9781536226355","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781536226355-the-wand-in-the-woods.jpg?v=1782101150"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/tom-booth.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}