{"title":"Annette LeBlanc Cate","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the delightful world of Annette LeBlanc Cate, a marvellously creative author renowned for her enchanting children's books. Her writing brings a unique blend of imagination, charm, and wit, making her stories a joy for both children and their parents. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnnette's talent for storytelling is beautifully showcased in books like \u003cem\u003eA Dragon Used to Live Here\u003c\/em\u003e. In this captivating tale, young readers are whisked away on an adventure that encourages them to explore themes of friendship and fun, all delivered with a touch of humour and heartwarming narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnnette LeBlanc Cate's books are perfect for sparking a lifelong love of reading in children. Her engaging characters, along with wonderful illustrations, make each book a truly special experience. Whether you're looking to inspire a child's imagination or simply share a lovely story together, Annette's works are a remarkable choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our collection and discover the magical worlds created by Annette LeBlanc Cate. These books are sure to become cherished favourites for your young ones!\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"a-dragon-used-to-live-here-by-annette-leblanc-cate-9781536204513","title":"A Dragon Used to Live Here","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRaise the drawbridge for a story-within-a-story melding classic fairy-tale trappings with contemporary, tongue-in-cheek wit, abundantly illustrated in black-and-white—a perfect family read.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNoble children Thomas and Emily have always known their mother to be sensible, the lady of the castle—if anything, a bit boring. But then they discover Meg, a cranky scribe who lives in the castle basement, leading a quirky group of artists in producing party invitations and other missives for the nobles above. Meg claims that she was a friend of their mother’s back when the two were kids—even before the dragon lived in the castle. Wait—a dragon? Not sure they can believe Meg’s tales, the kids return again and again to hear the evolving, fantastical story of their mother’s escapades (while putting their fussiest penmanship to work) and get caught up in a quest to reunite the onetime friends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKidnapping, fighting, a ferocious dragon, loyal elves, and true love... coupled with squabbling siblings, archery practice gone amiss, and ill-fated dives into the moat... This multilayered story blends adventure and humour, medieval tropes and modern sensibility, in a satisfying read for the whole family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Dragon Used to Live Here\u003c\/em\u003e is an evocative tale, merging past enchantments with a modern twist, sure to capture the imagination of readers both young and old.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Walker Books Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46738586632428,"sku":"9781536204513","price":32.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/67a034077b91ef81953276a7d688f35d.jpg?v=1755467386"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/annette-leblanc-cate.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}