{"title":"Irena Kobald","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIrena Kobald\u003c\/strong\u003e crafts heartfelt children's stories that explore themes of belonging, friendship, and understanding. Her gentle narratives invite young readers to see the world with empathy and warmth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a style that balances simplicity and depth, Kobald’s books, such as \u003cem\u003eMy Two Blankets\u003c\/em\u003e, offer touching insights into the experiences of children navigating new environments and feelings. Perfect for fostering emotional growth and kindness.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"my-two-blankets-by-irena-kobald-9781760501419","title":"My Two Blankets","description":"Cartwheel has arrived in a new country, and feels the loss of all she’s ever known. She creates a safe place for herself under an ‘old blanket’ made out of memories and thoughts of home. As time goes on, Cartwheel begins to weave a new blanket, one of friendship and a renewed sense of belonging. It is different from the old blanket, but it is eventually just as warm and familiar.\u003cbr\u003e This beautiful tale about friendship and culture, paired with award-winning Freya Blackwood’s stunning illustrations makes for the most exquisite book.","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48243300499692,"sku":"9781760501419","price":19.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781760501419-my-two-blankets-1.jpg?v=1787983358"},{"product_id":"my-two-blankets-by-irena-kobald-9781761210976","title":"My Two Blankets","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMy Two Blankets \u003c\/i\u003eresonates in a special way with people who are seeking asylum. It is a story of the pain associated with being dislocated from home and the familiar. But also of friendship, hope and new beginnings.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHardie Grant Children's Publishing will donate $2 from the original sale of this new hardback Dari\/English edition to Australia for UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency's national partner, to support its global humanitarian operations of displaced people. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Dari\/English translation of this beautiful story is a collaboration between the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC) in Melbourne, the Readings Foundation, publisher Hardie Grant Children's Publishing and the author and illustrator. Dari was chosen as a language because it is an important community language in Australia and among the top three languages spoken by people seeking asylum who are members of the ASRC. The translation was created by multi-lingual members of the ASRC, who worked with a professional translator in a workshop setting; a process that also assisted their English language learning, and provided insight into possible career paths in translating and interpreting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis bilingual edition of \u003ci\u003eMy Two Blankets\u003c\/i\u003e will encourage parents to read with their children by allowing them to draw on both English and their home language, conferring value on both. And in that way, support both parents and children towards the lifelong assets of literacy and multilingualism.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48243301908716,"sku":"9781761210976","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781761210976-my-two-blankets-1.jpg?v=1787983370"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/irena-kobald.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}