{"title":"Alice Bowsher","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWelcome to the captivating world of Alice Bowsher!\u003c\/strong\u003e Alice is a talented author and illustrator renowned for her imaginative and whimsical children's books. Her works, including beloved titles such as \u003cem\u003eFly Flies\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eScruff\u003c\/em\u003e, invite young readers to embark on delightful adventures filled with charm and wonder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlice Bowsher's books are crafted to captivate the imaginations of children, offering them a world where creativity and storytelling thrive. Known for her playful illustrations and engaging narratives, Alice's stories are a perfect blend of fun and education, making them ideal choices for young readers and parents alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eFly Flies\u003c\/em\u003e, children will revel in the journey of a tiny fly with big dreams, while \u003cem\u003eScruff\u003c\/em\u003e invites readers to discover the heart-warming tale of an ever-so-slightly scruffy dog with a lot of spunk. These stories not only entertain but also subtly impart themes of courage, friendship, and discovering one's true potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore the enchanting collection of Alice Bowsher's works and introduce your child to a universe of creativity, discovery, and endless fun.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"fly-flies-by-ziggy-hanaor-9781908714619","title":"Fly Flies","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA beautiful little story that encompasses values such as perseverance, assertiveness and positivity through the most unlikely of antagonists, the modest little fly!\u003c\/em\u003e -- IBBY UK\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFly Flies\u003c\/em\u003e has a really strong message about staying true to yourself and not being swayed by others. It's a terrific book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e-- Get Kids Into Books\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFly\u003c\/b\u003e just wants to have fun flying, but everyone she meets thinks she's doing it all \u003cb\u003eWRONG!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFly is happily practising her flying in the park, doing some wibbles, some wobbles, and some waveys. Blackbird, Seagull, Starling, and Hawk take turns giving Fly advice about the best way to fly: fly in a straight line, glide on the wind, fly in a flock, dive onto your food... 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This one was perfect! Nobody wanted him because he looked scruffy.... but I'm a scruffy guy so that suited me just fine.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter picking out the scruffiest dog at the pound, the narrator is surprised to find that Scruff isn't what he initially seemed. He doesn't want to catch sticks, roll in the mud, or swim in the pond. What could be the problem? It turns out that Scruff just loves being pampered!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSo the narrator goes along with it. They wash, brush, trim and polish together, until they are anything but scruffy! In their newly groomed state, they go to the dog show... and win the prize for the dog that looks most like its owner!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA funny story that is sure to charm dog-mad little ones and their parents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46996084195564,"sku":"9781908714787","price":24.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781908714787.jpg?v=1763122838"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/alice-bowsher.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}