{"title":"Frances Watts","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the delightful world of Frances Watts, a beloved author known for her enchanting children's books that spark curiosity and imagination in young readers. Her delightful storytelling is wonderfully complemented by engaging illustrations, making her books a favourite among children and parents alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrances Watts has a remarkable ability to craft stories that are both entertaining and educational, providing young minds with valuable lessons wrapped in fun narratives. In her charming book \u003cem\u003eGoodnight, Mice!\u003c\/em\u003e, Frances captivates readers with a rhythmic bedtime adventure, perfect for winding down the day. The humorous tale of \u003cem\u003eLeonard Doesn't Dance\u003c\/em\u003e teaches children the importance of being true to themselves, while \u003cem\u003eMy Friend Fred\u003c\/em\u003e introduces readers to the joys and challenges of friendship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnother standout in Frances's collection is \u003cem\u003eSay Cheese!\u003c\/em\u003e, which combines delightful illustrations with a story that encourages creativity and self-expression. Finally, \u003cem\u003eThe Chicken's Curse\u003c\/em\u003e offers young readers an engaging romp that combines history and humour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrances Watts's books are a treasure trove of stories that inspire kindness, creativity, and self-confidence in children. Explore her collection today and discover tales that will be cherished by young readers and their families for years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"goodnight-mice-by-frances-watts-9780733331763","title":"Goodnight, Mice!","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWinner of the 2012 Prime Minister's Literary Award for Children's Fiction, this irresistibly charming picture book is now in paperback! Suitable for ages 2 and up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGoodnight, Mice!\u003c\/em\u003e is a CBCA Notable Book. The bedtime routine goes: Kiss Dad once. Cuddle Mum twice. 'Goodnight, Mum and Dad.' 'Goodnight, mice.' It's time to say goodnight, but the four cheeky mice skittering, scampering, and scurrying to bed don't seem very sleepy! This warm, affectionate story is the perfect bedtime book for the whole family to share.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePraise for \u003cem\u003eGoodnight, Mice!\u003c\/em\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'The perfect bedtime book ...told at a cleverly thought-out pace that should ensure a yawn before the final page ...Illustrator Judy Watson's detailed expressions on the four mouslings are fun, funny and rewarding upon further visits' - COURIER-MAIL\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'An ideal bedtime read for parents keen on winding things down for the sleepy train. Squeak!' - KIDS-BOOKREVIEW.COM\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'A story filled with warmth and family love ...this is sure to become a book young children and parents will be happy to read again and again' - AUSSIEREVIEWS.COM\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'Utterly flawless use of rich and poetic language ...a bedtime story to read aloud with gusto, to delight in and to savour. Very highly recommended' - SYDNEY'S CHILD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'This is a charming, funny and reassuring story for littlies to follow the going-to-bed ritual ...Recommended' - MAGPIES\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'Watts knows how to break up a story's rhythm by using a refrain, making a story which will be read again and again. Watson's mice are individuals, and the many untold stories in the pictures will be pored over by avid three and four-year-old listeners.' - WEST AUSTRALIAN\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'The collaboration of writer and illustrator in this case makes for an almost perfect bedtime book. Watts's words sing with rhyme and repetition, making them excellent linguistic tools for small children, while Watson's impish, affectionate illustrations speak to families from every type of background.' - JUDGES' COMMENTS, 2012 PRIME MINISTER'S LITERARY AWARDS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46686933418220,"sku":"9780733331763","price":19.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780733331763.jpg?v=1753301401"},{"product_id":"leonard-doesnt-dance-by-frances-watts-9780733333057","title":"Leonard Doesn't Dance","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA toe-tapping story about finding your own rhythm from the award-winning creators of \u003cem\u003eGoodnight, Mice!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAll the birds are excited about the Big Beaky Bird Ball—except Leonard. His warble-warble waltz with the magpies is more wobble-wobble, and his caw-caw can-can with the crows is a can't-can't. The puffins are prancing, the rosellas are rocking, and you should see the flamingo go-go-go! Everyone is jumping and jiving, but not Leonard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLeonard doesn't dance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThen an unexpected encounter changes everything...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom the award-winning creators of \u003cem\u003eGoodnight, Mice!\u003c\/em\u003e comes a toe-tapping story about finding your own rhythm.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwards for \u003cem\u003eGoodnight, Mice!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWinner—2012 Prime Minister's Literary Award for Children's Fiction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNotable Book—CBCA Book of the Year Award: Early Childhood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePraise for \u003cem\u003eGoodnight, Mice!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'Utterly flawless use of rich and poetic language... a bedtime story to read aloud with gusto, to delight in and to savour. Very highly recommended' — \u003cem\u003eSydney's Child\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'A charming, funny and reassuring story for littlies... Recommended' — \u003cem\u003eMagpies\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'A story which will be read again and again' — \u003cem\u003eWest Australian\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46691139354860,"sku":"9780733333057","price":19.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/bdbfc16adb4362f437427c153d67a4a7.jpg?v=1753664695"},{"product_id":"my-friend-fred-by-frances-watts-9781761068034","title":"My Friend Fred","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWINNER: CBCA Book of the Year, Early Childhood, 2020\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMy Friend Fred\u003c\/i\u003e eats dog food for breakfast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eI think dog food is disgusting.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMy Friend Fred\u003c\/i\u003e howls at the moon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eI don't know why.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHe does a lot of funny things.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBut even though we are different, Fred is my best friend.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'Acclaimed, prize-winning author Frances Watts demonstrates with this charming story that a simple idea executed with wit and imagination can bring deep joy and repeated pleasure to book lovers...a book that children and parents will likely love to re-visit at bedtime.' \u003ci\u003eReading Time\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46995834732780,"sku":"9781761068034","price":17.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/28067283482814.jpg?v=1763119774"},{"product_id":"my-friend-fred-by-frances-watts-9781760290948","title":"My Friend Fred","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWINNER: CBCA Book of the Year, Early Childhood, 2020\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMy Friend Fred\u003c\/em\u003e eats dog food for breakfast.\u003cbr\u003eI think dog food is disgusting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMy Friend Fred\u003c\/em\u003e howls at the moon.\u003cbr\u003eI don't know why.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHe does a lot of funny things.\u003cbr\u003eBut even though we are different, Fred is my best friend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46995834798316,"sku":"9781760290948","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/20296423482814.jpg?v=1763119775"},{"product_id":"the-chickens-curse-by-frances-watts-9781760525569","title":"The Chicken's Curse","description":"Felix and Livia are being pursued across the Roman empire, from the darkest, dampest corner of Gaul to the dry, desert sands of Tadmor. They must reach Rome by the Ides of April to rescue Livia's brother before he is sent into the arena to do battle with lions - and perhaps a vicious ostrich or two! Along the way, the pair are helped (and hindered) by a selfish sacred chicken, a foolish camel and a grumpy magic carpet as they encounter bandits, a shipwreck and a false accusation. Will they save Livia's brother in time, or will they all fall victim to the chicken's curse?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA classic adventure of friendship, fate and fortune, from the  winner of the Prime Minister's Literary Award for Children's Fiction.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'An original and exciting epic.' Jaclyn Moriarty, award-winning author of \u003ci\u003eThe Extremely Inconvenient Adventures of Bronte Mettlestone\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Fabulous fun!' Katrina Nannestad, award-winning author of \u003ci\u003eThe Girl, the Dog and the Writer in Rome\u003c\/i\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46996313112812,"sku":"9781760525569","price":19.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781760525569.jpg?v=1763125535"},{"product_id":"say-cheese-by-frances-watts-9781760664046","title":"Say Cheese!","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSay Cheese!\u003c\/em\u003e by Frances Watts introduces us to Maxwell Mouse, the dedicated photographer tasked with capturing school photos at South Furriest Public School.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMaxwell's challenge is getting all the students to cooperate: some simply won't stay still, while others refuse to look at the camera.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCan Maxwell get everyone to say cheese?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47371443306732,"sku":"9781760664046","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/24027403482814.jpg?v=1773223576"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/frances-watts.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}