{"title":"Zeno Sworder","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection dedicated to the imaginative world of Zeno Sworder, an exceptional author and illustrator known for his delightful children's books. Sworder has a unique knack for weaving tales that not only entertain but also educate young readers, making each story a memorable experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eMy Strange Shrinking Parents\u003c\/em\u003e, Sworder explores themes of family and wonder with enchanting illustrations and a heartwarming story that highlights the boundless love between parents and children. This book encourages readers to see the extraordinary in the everyday.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOnce I was a Giant\u003c\/em\u003e is another captivating tale where Sworder takes children on a magical journey through the eyes of a giant. It's a story about growth, change, and the marvellous adventures that life can hold for those who dare to dream big.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis Small Blue Dot\u003c\/em\u003e invites young minds to delve into the wonders of our world, celebrating the beauty of our planet and the diverse people who inhabit it. With vibrant art and a poignant message, this book is a tribute to the small blue dot we all call home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eZeno Sworder's books are perfect for children who love to explore imaginary landscapes and intriguing stories, with each title offering beautiful artwork and gentle lessons about life, environment, and empathy.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"my-strange-shrinking-parents-by-zeno-sworder-9781760761233","title":"My Strange Shrinking Parents","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWINNER of the\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eChildren's Book Council of Australia (CBCA) \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePicture Book of the Year 2023\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWINNER of the Australian Book Design Awards Best Designed Children's Picture Book 2023\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSHORTLISTED for the Prime Minister's Literary Awards, Children's Literature 2023\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSELECTED for The Braw Amazing Bookshelf at the BolognaRagazzi Awards 2024\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e--------------------------------------------------------------------------------\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eIt goes without saying that all children believe their parents to be strange.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eMine were unusual for a different reason...\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne boy's parents travel from far-off lands to improve their son's life. But what happens next is unexpected. What does it mean when your parents are different? What shape does love take? And what happens when your parents sacrifice a part of themselves for you?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this heartbreaking and heart-warming story, CBCA award-winner Zeno Sworder reflects on his own migrant parents' sacrifices to create a universal story about what it means to give to those you love. Drawing from the sacrifices his Chinese mother made to raise her young family in a small country town, Sworder's drawings are full of beautiful detail and fairytale settings that explore his own journey from child to parent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith humour and pathos, Sworder reflects on the strange nature of giving and receiving love and celebrates those parents who embrace a hard life for themselves in the hope of a better life from their children. Full of depth and generosity as well as insight and candour, Sworder brings this gorgeous fable to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46995852591340,"sku":"9781760761233","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/24999273482814.jpg?v=1763119984"},{"product_id":"once-i-was-a-giant-by-zeno-sworder-9781760764913","title":"Once I was a Giant","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen a picture-book maker runs out of stories, his pencil decides it's time to tell her own...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMy first memories were of darkness and reaching for sunlight. My roots connected me to everything. 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From contemplating our place on this 'blue dot' to the best Italian, Chinese and Indian desserts, the book provides a broader, more inclusive view of who we are, where we come from and where our dreams may take us.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDelivering big lessons with playful humour, the precocious young narrator shares her take on nature and the environment, wisdom from elders, embracing difference, the power of imagination and broccoli. Through this character - loosely based on his eldest daughter, whose crayon drawings decorate the endpapers - Sworder channels the lessons he took from his Chinese grandmother and British father. 'Because my daughters would not grow up hearing their voices I wanted to pass on some part of who they were and what they had taught me ... In passing these lessons forward it was important to me to do so in the same spirit of generosity and fun that they gifted to me. 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