{"title":"Lindsay Mattick","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLindsay Mattick\u003c\/strong\u003e crafts heartfelt children's stories that explore themes of friendship, history, and adventure. Her books often blend factual history with engaging narratives, inviting young readers to discover the remarkable tales behind beloved characters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect beautifully told stories like \u003cem\u003eFinding Winnie\u003c\/em\u003e that celebrate kindness and curiosity, making Mattick's works a treasured addition to any child's library. Her storytelling encourages imagination while gently revealing important historical moments.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"winnies-great-war-by-lindsay-mattick-9781444949841","title":"Winnie's Great War","description":"\u003cb\u003eEveryone has heard of Winnie-the-Pooh, but not everyone knows about the \u003ci\u003ereal\u003c\/i\u003e Canadian bear who lent him her name. This is a wonderful tale of courage and friendship, for fans of Michael Morpurgo.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCome on a heart-warming adventure, inspired by the journey undertaken by an extraordinary bear called Winnie during World War One. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrom her early days with her mama in the Canadian forest, to her travels with the Veterinary Corps across the country and overseas, Winnie has a remarkable wartime story to tell. And when she meets a little boy called Christopher Robin Milne in London Zoo, he loves her so much that he names his teddy bear \u003ci\u003eWinnie-the-Pooh\u003c\/i\u003e in her honour. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSophie Blackall's wonderful black and white artwork brings Winnie to life and will capture young readers' imaginations. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe author, Lindsay Mattick, is the great grand-daughter of Captain Harry Colebourn - who originally rescued Winnie as a cub - and the story contains entries from his real wartime diaries from WW1. The book also includes a selection of artefacts from the Colebourn Family Archives. The result is a one-of-a-kind exploration into the realities of war, the meaning of courage, and the power of friendship, all told through the historic adventures of one astonishing bear.","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46996653834476,"sku":"9781444949841","price":18.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781444949841.jpg?v=1763133149"},{"product_id":"finding-winnie-by-sophie-blackall-9780316324908","title":"Finding Winnie","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e Bestseller and Winner of the Caldecott Medal about the remarkable true story of the bear who inspired Winnie-the-Pooh.\u003c\/b\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1914, Harry Colebourn, a veterinarian on his way to tend horses in World War I, followed his heart and rescued a baby bear. He named her Winnie, after his hometown of Winnipeg, and he took the bear to war.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHarry Colebourn's real-life great-granddaughter tells the true story of a remarkable friendship and an even more remarkable journey—from the fields of Canada to a convoy across the ocean to an army base in England...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnd finally to the London Zoo, where Winnie made another new friend: a real boy named Christopher Robin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBefore Winnie-the-Pooh, there was a real bear named Winnie. And she was a girl!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48126798954732,"sku":"9780316324908","price":51.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780316324908-finding-winnie.jpg?v=1785987020"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/lindsay-mattick.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}