{"title":"Flora Ahn","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlora Ahn\u003c\/strong\u003e crafts enchanting children's stories that blend warmth, imagination, and gentle magic. Her books, including titles like \u003cem\u003eA Brush with Magic\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eA Spoonful of Time\u003c\/em\u003e, invite young readers into worlds where art and kindness hold special power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for families and early readers, Flora Ahn’s tales celebrate creativity, tradition, and the simple joys found in everyday moments. These stories inspire curiosity and heart, making them a delightful addition to any children's bookshelf.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"a-brush-with-magic-by-flora-ahn-9781683693208","title":"A Brush with Magic","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Brush with Magic\u003c\/em\u003e by Flora Ahn is a heartfelt, magical middle grade adventure inspired by Korean folklore, set in modern-day Seoul. It explores themes of sisterhood and belonging, making it perfect for fans of Kelly Yang and Janae Marks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat if an ancient ink brush, oceans away in Korea, could unlock long-buried family secrets?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt's finally summer break, and twelve-year-old Yumi is headed to Korea with her older sister, Minji, for the very first time. She can't wait to explore the city of Seoul together—but Minji has other plans. The moment they land, Minji ditches Yumi to hang out with their cousins, who are more fashionable, better at soccer, and all-around cooler than Yumi. Lost and alone, Yumi is stuck at home painting with her grandfather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEverything changes when she finds an intriguing ink brush in a neighbourhood art shop—and accidentally summons a creature straight out of her grandfather's retellings of Korean fairy tales. With a new friend by her side and an ink brush that has the power to bring anything she paints to life, Yumi feels unstoppable. From bustling street markets and ancient palaces to riding the subway, Yumi and her friend explore everything Seoul has to offer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut when the magic takes a dark turn, Yumi must dig deep to hear her own voice and protect the family she loves—even if they don't always understand each other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46605811187948,"sku":"9781683693208","price":34.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/12635353482787.jpg?v=1751445673"},{"product_id":"spoonful-of-time-by-flora-ahn-9781683694977","title":"Spoonful of Time","description":"\"Full of twists, this middle grade story is a heartwarming mix of food and family.\"-Kirkus Reviews\n\n When You Reach Me meets Love Sugar Magic in this unforgettable middle grade novel where time travel, family recipes, and family secrets collide.\n\nA School Library Journal Best Middle Grade Book of 2023\n\nWhen You Reach Me meets Love Sugar Magic in this unforgettable middle grade novel where time travel, family recipes, and family secrets collide.\n\nMaya's grandmother, Halmunee, may be losing her memory, but she hasn't lost her magic touch in the kitchen.  Whether she serves salty miyeok-guk or sweet songpyeon, her stories about Korea come to life for Maya.\n\nThen one day, something extraordinary happens- one delicious bite transports Maya and Halmunee into one of Halmunee's memories. Suddenly they're in Seoul, and Halmunee is young.\n\nThis is just the first of many secrets Maya will uncover- that she and her grandmother can travel through time. As Maya eats her way through the past, her questions multiply-until a shocking discovery transforms everything she thought she knew about family, friendship, loss, and time itself.\n\nBrimming with heart and interspersed with seven family recipes that readers can make themselves, this is a story to savor by rising Korean American author Flora Ahn.","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46996151042284,"sku":"9781683694977","price":21.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781683694977.jpg?v=1763123899"},{"product_id":"a-spoonful-of-time-by-flora-ahn-9781683693185","title":"A Spoonful of Time","description":"When You Reach Me meets Love Sugar Magic in this unforgettable middle grade novel where time travel, family recipes, and family secrets collide.\n\nA School Library Journal Best Middle Grade Book of 2023\n\nWhen You Reach Me meets Love Sugar Magic in this unforgettable middle grade novel where time travel, family recipes, and family secrets collide.\n\nMaya's grandmother, Halmunee, may be losing her memory, but she hasn't lost her magic touch in the kitchen.  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