{"title":"Colleen Kong-Savage","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColleen Kong-Savage\u003c\/strong\u003e crafts enchanting stories that capture the imagination of young readers. Her books, such as \u003cem\u003ePiano Wants to Play\u003c\/em\u003e, blend playful narratives with heartfelt moments, making complex emotions accessible to children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for early readers and family storytimes, Kong-Savage’s work invites children to explore themes of curiosity, creativity, and connection. Her gentle storytelling style encourages engagement and inspires a love of books.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"piano-wants-to-play-by-colleen-kong-savage-9781645677932","title":"Piano Wants to Play","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePiano Wants to Play\u003c\/em\u003e tells the story of a special bond between Piano and Amy. Piano loves to play music with Amy, and Amy loves Piano too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Play me, Amy! Play me!\"\u003c\/em\u003e Piano calls. And they do. Every day, they play and practice, testing notes and strengthening fingers. From notes to scales to warm, rippling melodies, together they make a joyful noise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMaking beautiful music takes time, and as Amy grows, she finds she has less time to play with Piano, until one day, she disappears entirely, leaving Piano abandoned and lonely. Longing to sing but growing less hopeful for Amy's return, Piano fears the worst when moved to a strange new home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, this new home turns out to be a school, and Amy is now a music teacher. Following a surprise reunion that is sure to delight young readers, they share the joy of music with the next generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith its portrayal of the lasting connection between instrument and musician, this heartfelt story will bring joy to the huge audience of young piano players and all who have known the uplifting power of music. It highlights the ways music brings us together and composes bonds that, like timeless melodies, endure and evolve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Macmillan Publishers New Zealand Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48243650527468,"sku":"9781645677932","price":37.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781645677932-piano-wants-to-play-1.jpg?v=1787987668"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/colleen-kong-savage.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}