{"title":"Jennifer McGrath","description":"\u003cp\u003eJennifer McGrath’s stories enchant young readers with gentle adventures and heartfelt moments. Her books often explore the joys of friendship, nature, and imagination, wrapped in beautifully crafted narratives that invite children to dream and discover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a tender touch and vivid characters, \u003cem\u003eThe Pony and the Starling\u003c\/em\u003e exemplifies McGrath’s ability to capture the wonder of childhood and the importance of kindness. Her work is perfect for families seeking thoughtful and engaging children's literature.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-pony-and-the-starling-by-jennifer-mcgrath-9781773069791","title":"The Pony and the Starling","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA girl and her mother watch an unusual friendship develop between a solitary starling and a lonely pony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe grey pony lives in the green pasture beside the barn. One day, the girl and her mother see a flock of starlings wheel over the field. When the flock moves on, one bird remains behind—perched on the fence, near the pony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs summer moves into autumn, the girl watches as the pony and the starling become constant companions, sharing grain, water, and shade. When the days get colder, the girl begins to wonder—what will happen when winter arrives? A blizzard blows in... and the starling vanishes. Is this the end of a special friendship? And what will the spring bring?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Pony and the Starling\u003c\/em\u003e is a gentle story of changing seasons and an unlikely but enduring friendship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Text Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIllustrations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCorrelates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.3\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDescribe characters, settings, and major events in a story, using key details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47537127850220,"sku":"9781773069791","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/29c22b7365e9eea06dac1518acc69e40.jpg?v=1776901849"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/jennifer-mcgrath.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}