{"title":"Bec Nanayakkara","description":"\u003cp\u003eBec Nanayakkara’s books offer delightful journeys for young readers, weaving together imaginative storytelling with heartfelt themes. From the gentle encouragement of \u003cem\u003eGrow Big, Little Seed\u003c\/em\u003e to the enchanting world of \u003cem\u003eThe Book Star\u003c\/em\u003e, her stories spark curiosity and kindness in children’s hearts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for storytime adventures, her books celebrate growth, discovery, and the magic found in everyday moments. Readers can expect warm narratives that nurture a love of reading and inspire little minds to explore their own creativity.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-book-star-by-bec-nanayakkara-9781922863843","title":"The Book Star","description":"Grace owns thirty-seven books about space, and she has read them all. \u003cbr\u003eSo when Grace's teacher announces the class Book Party, Grace has lots of space-themed costume ideas! \u003cbr\u003eBut Grace's friends say that space is ugly and boring and weird ... \u003cbr\u003eWill Grace follow her heart for Book Week? \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eA stunning story about finding what makes you happy and staying true to yourself.\u003c\/i\u003e","brand":"Hachette New Zealand Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46996302823660,"sku":"9781922863843","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/081ae4ed40b0a4762def9445f61f139b.jpg?v=1763184371"},{"product_id":"grow-big-little-seed-by-bec-nanayakkara-9781761212963","title":"Grow Big, Little Seed","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eGrow Big, Little Seed\u003c\/i\u003e is a tender, hopeful picture book about miscarriage and pregnancy after loss. Illustrated by the extraordinary papercut artist, Sarah Capon (\u003cb\u003e@eyepicturedthis\u003c\/b\u003e), it’s perfect for children aged 2 to 7, and any family celebrating their new baby.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e★ WINNER: CBCA Book of the Year Award for New Illustrators\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e★ NOTABLE: CBCA Award for Picture Book of the Year\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eExciting things were happening in Nina’s home.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003e‘While we wait,’ said Mum, ‘let’s plant a seed and watch it grow.’\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Nina plants a pumpkin seed, she imagines herself and a little sister playing in the leaves of a large pumpkin plant. Nina’s mum is pregnant and it seems that Nina’s dreams may soon come true. But despite Nina’s loving care, her seedling stops growing as her mother’s pregnancy ends early. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs time goes by, her mother is pregnant again, and Nina finds the courage to plant another seed. This time, Nina’s seedling grows and grows, and her family embraces a joyful surprise with not one but \u003ci\u003etwo\u003c\/i\u003e rainbow babies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe perfect picture book to share with any growing family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48242266734828,"sku":"9781761212963","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/d6749b636d74aa8c368d800a0f078fe9.jpg?v=1788148527"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/bec-nanayakkara.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}