{"title":"Lucy Menzies","description":"\u003cp\u003eLucy Menzies crafts enchanting stories that spark the imagination of young readers, blending gentle narratives with charming characters. Her books, such as \u003cem\u003eA New Friend\u003c\/em\u003e, explore themes of friendship and discovery, inviting children into warm, inviting worlds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a focus on the natural world, titles like \u003cem\u003eThe Secret World of Bird Nests\u003c\/em\u003e beautifully combine storytelling with nature's wonders, encouraging curiosity and a love of learning in childhood.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"a-new-friend-by-lucy-menzies-9780711275690","title":"A New Friend","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollow the heartwarming story of a new friendship in this innovative title, comprised of two books telling two different perspectives of the story of Joe and Mae!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt's Joe's first day at a new school. It's big, scary, and different. He misses his school, his old friends, and his old life. Can't he just go back to the way things were? When Mae hears that there's a new kid starting school, she can't wait to meet him. Is this her chance to make a true friend?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eA New Friend\u003c\/i\u003e is the next book in the One Book, Two Stories format. With this innovative format, two books, telling two different stories, are bound together. One book follows Joe on his first day at school, and the other shows Mae on her quest to make friends with the new kid. The stories can also be read side-by-side, as spreads from each book complement each other and are linked with corresponding page numbers. The final spread at the back of the book reveals a shared ending, in which Joe and Mae are united in the playground!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis uplifting tale of overcoming fears and making new friends is the perfect gift for anyone struggling with new challenges, and the innovative format means kids can read the story again and again, each time in different ways!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46739560890604,"sku":"9780711275690","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/6143513482441.jpg?v=1755504393"},{"product_id":"the-secret-world-of-bird-nests-by-lucy-menzies-9780500653944","title":"The Secret World of Bird Nests","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA glorious insight into the remarkable building abilities of birds.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt's easy to take birds for granted, but they play a crucial role in our ecosystem by controlling insect populations, pollinating plants, and spreading seeds. They are also incredible engineers, with the ability to build complex – and beautiful – nests to provide shelter and protection for their eggs and chicks. Have you ever wondered how they build them?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou’re probably most familiar with cup-shaped bird nests made from twigs and grass, but this is just one of many designs that birds use to create a home where they can nurture and protect their young. Depending on their habitat and way of life, a bird's nest can float on water, teeter on the highest rocky outcrop, or be burrowed inside the trunk of a tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this beautifully illustrated book, young readers will discover the remarkable variety of nest-building techniques used by birds from around the world, and marvel at their ingenious use of materials – from soft feathers and cushioning moss to spiders’ silk and sticky spittle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Secret World of Bird Nests\u003c\/em\u003e by Lucy Menzies offers a fascinating exploration into the intricate and diverse nesting habits of birds, inviting readers to appreciate these often-overlooked marvels of nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48126636261612,"sku":"9780500653944","price":36.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780500653944-the-secret-world-of-bird-nests.jpg?v=1785973129"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/lucy-menzies.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}