{"title":"Laura Deal","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLaura Deal\u003c\/strong\u003e crafts captivating stories that resonate with young readers, blending imaginative narratives with relatable themes. Her books often explore emotions and challenges through engaging characters and vivid settings, inviting children to reflect and dream.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a gentle touch and thoughtful storytelling, Deal’s works provide both entertainment and meaningful insight, making them cherished additions to any child's reading journey. Readers can expect heartfelt tales that celebrate growth, curiosity, and the complexities of childhood.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-ugly-place-by-laura-deal-9781772274325","title":"The Ugly Place","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge range 6 to 8\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA child makes their way along the Arctic shoreline on a dark day. Everything around them seems as ugly as their mood until the child closes their eyes and breathes. What they once saw as an ugly landscape is now wonderful and vibrant.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the author of \u003cem\u003eIn the Sky at Nighttime\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA child makes their way along the Arctic shoreline on a dark day. Everything around them seems as ugly as their mood, from the weather to the fish and mud. This is the place they come to whenever they feel ugly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut as the child closes their eyes and listens, the sound of the waves reminds them to breathe. The tiny krill flick their tails, and the brightly coloured sea stars seem to glow. What they once saw as an ugly landscape is now wonderful and vibrant, and alive with music and beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBuilding on concepts of social-emotional awareness, this book helps young readers see that they have the ability to control their own emotions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47487671304428,"sku":"9781772274325","price":37.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/f765cf2193bb718d6391f3f87da3fd38.jpg?v=1775770850"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/laura-deal.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}