{"product_id":"the-struggle-bus-by-julie-koon-9781638940012","title":"The Struggle Bus","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSometimes things are really tough. It's just too hard. You've had enough. Grumble, rumble, bump and roar, \u003cem\u003eThe Struggle Bus\u003c\/em\u003e is at your door!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou can cry, or you can shout, kick and scream or have a pout. Feel your feelings for a bit. Just keep moving—don't you quit!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is a must-have picture book for any reader struggling with new experiences and figuring out how to manage emotions.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDebut author-illustrator Julie Koon delivers a lighthearted and relatable picture book about facing challenges as you grow up. Incorporating her experience as an elementary school counsellor, Koon uses the accessible theme of vehicles to make this social-emotional concept perfect for the preschool and early elementary crowd. It's also a great tool for caregivers to start conversations with children about acknowledging difficult feelings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Struggle Bus\u003c\/em\u003e's lyrical, rhyming text adds a comforting touch to the book, while not downplaying the reality that sometimes life is really hard. From a growth mindset perspective, the story gives the main character space to feel those hard feelings, but also to be open-minded to lots of different solutions. With a concluding reminder that we can do hard things, \u003cem\u003eThe Struggle Bus\u003c\/em\u003e offers a lot: self-discovery, tips for problem-solving, and, most importantly, an acknowledgement that we all struggle sometimes, but we shouldn't get stuck on that bus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47487657115884,"sku":"9781638940012","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/00b038ffb59805c5c650be39985f1ef2.jpg?v=1775771015","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/the-struggle-bus-by-julie-koon-9781638940012","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}