{"product_id":"a-year-of-play-by-tanya-rosie-9781529515824","title":"A Year of Play","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Year of Play\u003c\/i\u003e captures perfect moments of childhood delight – from seeing baby chicks on the farm to cherry-filled summer picnics, from autumn leaf-collecting to posting letters to Santa. This is a truly timeless celebration of childhood and the natural world, perfect for reading aloud, sharing together at bedtime, or using as a gentle introduction to poetry for children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e- A small child’s world is one of wonder and delight made up of small, perfect moments that they carry around with them in their pockets: pressing the keys on a piano, catching cherry blossoms, a cold drink on a hot day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e- And their days are made up of firsts – the first time they see the sea, their first snowman, the crunch-crunch-crunch feeling of autumn leaves beneath their shoes, fireworks bursting into life across a night sky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e- And their hands and feet planted in nature: the \u003ci\u003ePa-chip-chip-chip!\u003c\/i\u003e of bird song, a yellow hello from a daffodil, the first frost…\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAll of this, and so much more, is captured by Tanya Rosie’s bright, musical poems – perfectly matched by Charlotte Voake’s expressive artwork filled with movement and joy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA joyful tour through the four seasons!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e- Poetry that is accessible for the littlest of readers for its bounce and read-aloud appeal, and joyfully nostalgic for parents and caregivers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e- Filled with glorious artwork by Charlotte Voake, known for her expressive, loose line and warm palette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e- Perfect for classroom and home use, supporting seasonal learning, helping develop observational skills and language play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e- Wide age-range appeal – ideal for ages 2+ as a read-aloud, bedtime companion and a happy introduction to poetry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e- An ideal all-year-round gift book for birthdays, new babies, seasonal celebrations and nature-loving families.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67598908752108,"sku":"9781529515824","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781529515824-a-year-of-play-1.jpg?v=1790727269","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/a-year-of-play-by-tanya-rosie-9781529515824","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}