{"title":"Christine Joy","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChristine Joy\u003c\/strong\u003e invites young readers into enchanting worlds where tradition and imagination intertwine. Her stories, such as \u003cem\u003eWeaving Country\u003c\/em\u003e, beautifully explore themes of culture, connection, and creativity through vivid narratives and striking illustrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for children who delight in rich storytelling and learning about diverse experiences, Christine Joy's books offer thoughtful perspectives woven with warmth and wonder. They nurture curiosity and respect for heritage in every page.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"weaving-country-by-christine-joy-9781760657628","title":"Weaving Country","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStunning picture book celebrating working together, sharing important lessons from Country, and featuring First Nations language\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e‘Around and around they go,’ \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003esays Walert looking at Gugung’s \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003ehands turning the wheel of \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003ewoven reeds, growing slowly \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eand surely, bigger and bigger.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWalert's grandmother, Gugung, is collecting reeds (djirra) to weave a basket (binak) and finally, Walert is big enough to take part and learn this important cultural practice. But when a pair of blue wrens interrupt them, Walert realises that the birds have something to teach her, too.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeaturing \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eWurundjeri\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003elanguage and glossary, this is a stunning book about learning from Country .\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46996611268844,"sku":"9781760657628","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/82c40ce48cae3c70df00b25f9c39c09f.jpg?v=1763181512"},{"product_id":"weaving-country-by-christine-joy-9781761603440","title":"Weaving Country","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWeaving Country\u003c\/em\u003e is a stunning picture book celebrating the importance of working together and sharing lessons from the land, featuring the beautiful First Nations language.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e‘Around and around they go,’ says Walert, watching Gugung’s hands as they turn the wheel of woven reeds, growing slowly and surely, bigger and bigger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWalert's grandmother, Gugung, is collecting reeds (djirra) to weave a basket (binak), and finally, Walert is big enough to take part and learn this important cultural practice. However, when a pair of blue wrens disrupt their work, Walert realises that the birds have their own lessons to impart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book features the Wurundjeri language and includes a glossary, offering readers a meaningful resource for learning from Country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47638520561900,"sku":"9781761603440","price":21.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781761603440-weaving-country.jpg?v=1779073567"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/christine-joy.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}