{"title":"Gracey Zhang","description":"\u003cp\u003eGracey Zhang crafts enchanting children's stories that blend everyday moments with a touch of whimsy and heartfelt emotion. Her books, such as \u003cem\u003eNoodles on a Bicycle\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eWhen Rubin Plays\u003c\/em\u003e, invite young readers to explore themes of friendship, imagination, and family in vivid, engaging narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith gentle storytelling and charming illustrations, Zhang's work captures the curiosity and wonder of childhood, making her collection a delightful choice for readers who cherish thoughtful and accessible children's literature.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"noodles-on-a-bicycle-by-kyo-maclear-9780593706084","title":"Noodles on a Bicycle","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA vibrant historical picture book about Tokyo's bicycle food deliverers, or demae, who balanced towering trays of steaming hot noodles on their shoulders while navigating crowded city streets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Caldecott Honor Book\u003c\/em\u003e. A Charlotte Zolotow Honor Book. A \u003cem\u003eBookPage\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eHorn Book\u003c\/em\u003e Best Book of the Year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the deliverymen set off in the morning, the children wait for the flicker of pedal and wheel. It's the demae—delivery men—setting off to deliver steaming trays of noodles to hungry customers all over the city. They are acrobats, whizzing past other bicycles, soaring around curves, avoiding the black smoke of motorcycles. When the children see them, they want to be them. And so they practice with bowls of wobbling water stacked on trays. The day passes, and, finally, exhausted, the demae return home, to their families, and, yes, to steaming bowls of noodles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis beautifully crafted, visually exciting story by a powerhouse author and illustrator team is sure to be adored by food lovers, young and old.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46550282404076,"sku":"9780593706084","price":52.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/10050633482399.jpg?v=1749966856"},{"product_id":"when-rubin-plays-by-gracey-zhang-9781338648263","title":"When Rubin Plays","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFrom the \u003ci\u003ePW\u003c\/i\u003e Flying Starts creative force, Gracey Zhang, comes a touching and beautiful story about community, finding your own voice, doing what you love the most, and expressing your passion with FORTE!\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhen Rubin Plays\u003c\/i\u003e is about Rubin, who loves the beautiful sounds that are played by the orchestra. He wants to learn to play the violin and make his own music. But when Rubin plays, it doesn't sound like he imagines it should. Rubin goes into the forest to practise alone and, despite only getting the violin to screech, he finds an unlikely audience that loves his unique style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn another inspiring and lyrical picture book that deftly dives into the psyche and heart of a child's viewpoint and experience, the creator of \u003ci\u003eLala's Words\u003c\/i\u003e, Gracey Zhang, offers confidence to everyone who longs to master something that can be difficult and shows that there is only one way to do something right: that is to do it your own special way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the next book from one of today's most gifted young creators. Zhang is a \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e's Spring 2021 Children's Flying Starts creator and her debut, \u003ci\u003eLala's Words\u003c\/i\u003e, was the 2022 EJK Award Winner, with endless praise: \"Little Lala helps the weeds in the vacant lot blossom into full, gorgeous plants just by talking to them and showing them a little love. This picture book is breathtaking, and Zhang's use of colour really helps the story come alive. It's like a modern inverse of \u003ci\u003eThe Giving Tree\u003c\/i\u003e.\" -- Paul Swydan, The Silver Unicorn Bookstore\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47371797266668,"sku":"9781338648263","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/16738073482664.jpg?v=1773232747"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/gracey-zhang.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}