{"title":"Sophie Berger","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSophie Berger\u003c\/strong\u003e crafts enchanting stories that invite young readers into worlds full of wonder and adventure. Her books often blend imaginative narratives with elements of history and mythology, sparking curiosity and creativity in children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the playful tales of \u003cem\u003eBartholomew and the Morning Monsters\u003c\/em\u003e to the intriguing insights of \u003cem\u003eThe Unofficial Guide to the Ancient Egyptian Afterlife\u003c\/em\u003e, Sophie Berger's works are perfect for children who delight in exploring new ideas through engaging storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-unofficial-guide-to-the-ancient-egyptian-afterlife-by-bastet-the-cat-9781800660120","title":"The Unofficial Guide to the Ancient Egyptian Afterlife","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Our feline guide navigates readers through the macabre realm of the dead with a great deal of self-irony and humour (think of the Horrible Histories series), which is bound to appeal to children and grown-ups alike.' - \u003ci\u003eThe International Board on Books for Young People\u003c\/i\u003e (IBBY UK)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA light-hearted, but nonetheless informative insight into the fascinating beliefs and traditions of Ancient Egypt. Striking collage illustrations by Laura Winstone bring a freshness of tone to a subject matter that might be ancient, but never grows old.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Hello my newly dead friends. Gather round. My name is Bastet and I'm going to be your tour guide to the afterlife. Please make sure your bandages don't trail as we walk along.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBastet is a mummified cat who is here to take you on a journey through the mystical death rituals of Ancient Egypt. Starting with some routine disembowelment and mummification, she explains about the role of the coffins, the separation of your soul, the importance of amulets and the various types of Egyptian tombs. Together, you will cross the river Styx and face the gods in one final judgement - the weighing of the heart. Bastet will make sure you have everything you need in the afterlife, because, it turns out, you can take it with you after all!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46996536951020,"sku":"9781800660120","price":31.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781800660120.jpg?v=1763129281"},{"product_id":"bartholomew-and-the-morning-monsters-by-sophie-berger-9781908714848","title":"Bartholomew and the Morning Monsters","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA fresh author \/ illustrator pairing here from Cicada Books. This is a great story, perfectly concluded by Bartholomew's Dad calmly helping him to get properly ready for school.\u003c\/em\u003e -- It's All About Stories\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWith pants and loo roll all over the endpapers, this book is bound to be a winner - and it's possibly the perfect story for parents with children who just cannot get up in time for school.\u003c\/em\u003e -- School Reading List\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBartholomew and the Morning Monsters\u003c\/em\u003e tells the tale of Bartholomew who struggles to get himself ready as the monsters from last night's dreams sabotage the simplest of morning routines. A vast purple monster sits on his chest, making it hard to get up. A slug monster slimes his clothes, so he can't get dressed. Brushing teeth, eating breakfast, and even going to the toilet all present challenges as the monsters mess around at Bartholomew's expense. Will Bartholomew's dad ever manage to get him out the door?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHilarious illustrations bring Bartholomew's frustration and befuddlement alive in this deceptively simple story that anyone who is not a morning person is bound to relate to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47485939974380,"sku":"9781908714848","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/b12d64adc2c72f934b2a264dc11bb6b8.jpg?v=1775791012"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/sophie-berger.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}