{"product_id":"the-caterpillar-and-the-blackbird","title":"The Caterpillar and the Blackbird","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Caterpillar and the Blackbird tells the story\nof a bored, strong willed caterpillar that dreams of more in her life than\neating leaves and living on the same bush. She yearns for adventure and to try\nnew things. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter a chance encounter with a blackbird, the\ncaterpillar's dreams come true as the blackbird takes her on the journey of a\nlifetime. Along the way, they will meet an odd assortment of animals from a\ncow, fox, frog, and hedgehog to a troupe of mischievous squirrels watched over\nby a wise old owl. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith each encounter, the young caterpillar learns a valuable life lesson. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut the most important lesson of all for the young\ncaterpillar is the value of true friendship as she and the blackbird form an\nunlikely and unbreakable bond that will see her through her wondrous\nmetamorphosis into a beautiful butterfly. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach character encounter in his book is a metaphor for our world, told in a fun and accessible way, For example, when meeting the frog, the caterpillar kicks a discarded water bottle's lid into the frog's pond, thus angering the frog who goes on to explain the importance of water and keeping it safe and clean. Or when meeting a timid fox, the caterpillar is told about different kinds of people and personalities. Or how a cow begs the young caterpillar to view her as more than just food on the hoof.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNever preachy, the book is grounded in our world, though in the guise of another. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThough this title is longer than most picture books at just over 2,000 words, it means that children from the very young to 7 or 8 find something special to\nenjoy and treasure. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith bright, colourful hand drawn illustrations, it is a book\nthat is sure to be a treasured addition to any bookshelf. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaperback \/ softback | 24 pages | Published April 2024\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GARDNERS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63986327028061,"sku":"9781068603501","price":12.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.thebookmark.ie\/products\/the-caterpillar-and-the-blackbird","provider":"The Bookmark ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}