{"title":"Brooke Bourgeois","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrooke Bourgeois\u003c\/strong\u003e crafts charming children's stories that blend whimsy with heartfelt moments. Her books, including titles like \u003cem\u003ePenelope's Balloons\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Grump Queen\u003c\/em\u003e, invite young readers into imaginative worlds filled with lovable characters and gentle life lessons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for early readers and storytime alike, Bourgeois's work explores themes of friendship, emotions, and adventure with warmth and humour. Her engaging narratives encourage empathy and creativity in every chapter.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"penelopes-balloons-by-brooke-bourgeois-9781454951827","title":"Penelope's Balloons","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom a dynamic debut creator, here is a charming and endearing picture book about an elephant's quest for acceptance, destined to become a modern classic.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePenelope \u003cem\u003eloves\u003c\/em\u003e her ten red balloons. She spends every moment with them, taking them with her everywhere she goes — school, ballet class, and the market. But when she loses all her balloons, Penelope is devastated. With a gentle nod to perennial classics in its art style, \u003cem\u003ePenelope's Balloons\u003c\/em\u003e is a celebration of differences, embracing your identity, and, especially, friendship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDebut author-illustrator Brooke Bourgeois beautifully explores childhood passions, identity, and anxiety in this timeless story about the power of friends, family, and community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePenelope's Balloons\u003c\/em\u003e is an imaginative elephant book that promotes themes of identity, community, and emotional growth. Perfect for anyone in search of anxiety books for kids, as well as parents and educators looking for read-aloud kids' books ages 4-6 that spark discussion around managing worries, embracing differences, and the power of friendship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47341012189420,"sku":"9781454951827","price":50.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/170533482706.jpg?v=1772180403"},{"product_id":"the-grump-queen-by-brooke-bourgeois-9781454951834","title":"The Grump Queen","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom the author of \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003ePenelope's Balloons\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e, a tale about a grumpy little bee who learns to manage her emotions, perfect for fans of Grumpy Monkey.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePrincess Posie is mad as can be. Every day is filled with the same boring princess duties, yucky foods, and impossible-to-achieve expectations. Posie knows the hive is counting on her to become the queen one day, but what she really needs is a break! But no matter how many times she shares her feelings, no one will listen to her—not even her mum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSoon, Posie's anger begins to brim and bubble... but when she finally finds a way to let her feelings out, Posie finds herself in an even stickier situation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrooke Bourgeois's lush art and infectious storytelling teach a lesson in emotions that is essential for all bees big and small: it's okay to be grumpy sometimes, as long as no one gets stung along the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48234933158124,"sku":"9781454951834","price":50.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781454951834-the-grump-queen-1.jpg?v=1787812774"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/brooke-bourgeois.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}