{"title":"Shelley Tougas","description":"\u003cp\u003eShelley Tougas crafts engaging \u003cem\u003echildren's books\u003c\/em\u003e that gently explore everyday experiences and emotions. Her stories, such as \u003cstrong\u003eMommy's New Friend\u003c\/strong\u003e, offer warmth and understanding, making them perfect for young readers navigating new feelings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith tender storytelling and relatable themes, Tougas's books invite parents and children to share moments of reflection and connection. Her works blend honesty with compassion, encouraging conversations about change and growth.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"mommys-new-friend-by-shelley-tougas-9781250624406","title":"Mommy's New Friend","description":"When That Guy comes over and makes homemade pizza for dinner, it's not the same as before, when Daddy and Mommy and I would all eat together.\n\nBut That Guy takes care of Mommy when she's sick, and That Guy laughs at my jokes.\n\nMaybe, That Guy isn't that bad, after all.\n\nShelley Tougas and award-winning illustrator Sara Palacios's Mommy's New Friend is a gentle and uplifting tale about growing up, learning new perspectives, and accepting how families can evolve and expand.","brand":"Macmillan Publishers New Zealand Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48243168968940,"sku":"9781250624406","price":37.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781250624406-mommy-s-new-friend-1.jpg?v=1787981494"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/shelley-tougas.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}