{"product_id":"the-library-book-by-gabby-dawnay-9780500660157","title":"The Library Book","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur protagonist Zach develops a love of reading thanks to the stubborn efforts of his friend Ro, who reveals the imaginative power of books.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eZach isn't convinced that books are for him—they're too long, they're boring, and he would rather watch TV. But thanks to his friend Ro's stubborn efforts, Zach falls for books hook, line and sinker, and loses himself in a world of dinosaurs, princesses, pirates, football and rocketships—anything and everything the library has to offer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe benefits of reading for pleasure are well researched. As well as being linked to academic attainment, reading for pleasure can increase empathy, our understanding of our own identity, and improve mental health. These outcomes are most likely when reading takes place out of free choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrough lively rhymes and dynamic illustrations, \u003cem\u003eThe Library Book\u003c\/em\u003e helps early readers understand the plethora of books available to them through their local library and encourages parents, guardians and teachers to help children find books that appeal to their personal interests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWritten in a catchy rhyming style by bestselling author Gabby Dawnay, \u003cem\u003eThe Library Book\u003c\/em\u003e will trigger a love of words in readers of all abilities, while Ian Morris' inventive watercolour illustrations—which are reminiscent of two British illustration greats, Quentin Blake and Chris Riddell—make Zach's emotional journey come alive. The combination is a picture book that will inspire a love of libraries, reading, books and words in even the most reluctant reader.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47599574122732,"sku":"9780500660157","price":19.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780500660157-the-library-book.jpg?v=1777982030","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/the-library-book-by-gabby-dawnay-9780500660157","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}