{"product_id":"backyard-footy-by-carl-merrison-9780734423191","title":"Backyard Footy","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first book in a joyful black\u0026amp;write! Fellowship-winning picture book series that follows a cast of footy-loving kids as they hop through the backyards of their neighbourhood in the Kimberley, collecting equipment and friends to play with as they go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJy is playing football alone in his small backyard in the Kimberley, but when he accidentally kicks the ball over the fence, a footy adventure begins! Footy by yourself is fun but playing with mates is better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eBackyard Footy\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'There's a real sense of energy and fun to this upbeat children's picture book by Jaru\/Kija kids' author Carl Merrison' \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTHE WEST AUSTRALIAN\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'Hits the mark with its complete joy for the game and, even better, for its spirit of mateship' \u003cb\u003eBOOKS+PUBLISHING\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'A superb energy flows through \u003ci\u003eBackyard Footy\u003c\/i\u003e . . . When the punchline comes, it's very easy to agree: \"Footy by yourself is fun but playing with mates is better\"' \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSOUTH SYDNEY HERALD\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'Joyful . . . Merrison's belief in and commitment to fostering community and kids' wellbeing shines through on every page of this latest big-hearted adventure. \u003ci\u003eBackyard Footy\u003c\/i\u003e is a precious picture book that conveys a simple but vital message . . . A heartwarming and immersive read for any young reader' \u003cb\u003eBETTER READING\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'A vibrant, fast-paced picture book . . . A very enjoyable read' \u003cb\u003eREADPLUS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46797587316972,"sku":"9780734423191","price":19.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/12932203482449.jpg?v=1757157057","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/products\/backyard-footy-by-carl-merrison-9780734423191","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}