{"title":"Sam (Book) Ruffell","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the delightful world of Sam (Book) Ruffell, a cherished author in the realm of children's literature. Sam Ruffell is known for creating engaging and imaginative stories that captivate the young and the young at heart, stimulating creativity and bringing laughter to reading time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong Ruffell's charming creations is the popular book \"Para Pūkeko 1: Para Pūkeko and the Stupid Time Thingy,\" a tale that invites readers on a whimsical journey with the adventurous character Para Pūkeko. This story is filled with humour and intrigue, making it an excellent choice for children who enjoy imaginative escapades and playful storylines. The series features a blend of clever storytelling and vibrant illustrations, sparking curiosity and a love for reading among children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSam (Book) Ruffell's works are perfect for young readers looking to explore playful narratives and for parents seeking to foster a joyful reading experience at home. Dive into Ruffell's books and let your child's imagination run wild with tales that are as educational as they are entertaining.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"para-pukeko-1-para-pukeko-and-the-stupid-time-thingy-by-sam-book-ruffell-9781776958054","title":"Para Pūkeko 1: Para Pūkeko and the Stupid Time Thingy","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust how much trouble can come about when a time machine falls into the claws of a scavenging swamp hen? Find out in the first book of this brilliant comic series rampaging all over New Zealand's timeline...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA pūkeko and a tuatara cause time-travelling chaos in this hilarious graphic novel for readers six years and older, by comic artist Book Ruffell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA dump-diving swamp hen.\u003cbr\u003e\nA wisecracking tuatara.\u003cbr\u003e\nA big red button.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHAT COULD GO WRONG?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePara Pūkeko and the Stupid Time Thingy\u003c\/em\u003e introduces Para, a pūkeko with an insatiable appetite for junk food and poor impulse control. One day, while scavenging for treats in a new pile of rubbish at the dump, she discovers\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003ea mysterious machine with a big red button just begging to be pressed. In a flash of blue light, Para is sent back 200 million years and rescues* Heahea, a trashbag tuatara, moments before an asteroid hits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAll Para wants is to get back to the present and her dirty old dump, but it's not so easy with Heahea along for the ride. The hapless duo keep crash-landing into different time periods and causing chaos and carnage wherever they go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFull of hilarity, with a dash of danger and a fun historical angle, this is the perfect book for young readers who like their comics irreverent and served up with lots of laughs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e*chokes on\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eentirely by accident\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBook 2 in the \u003cem\u003ePara Pūkeko\u003c\/em\u003e series coming soon!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45877204713708,"sku":"9781776958054","price":21.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781776958054.jpg?v=1730774605"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/sam-book-ruffell.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}