{"product_id":"jonty-gentoo-early-reader","title":"Jonty Gentoo Early Reader","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eJonty Gentoo Early Reader\u003c\/em\u003e by Julia Donaldson, winner of the 2025 British Book Award for Book of the Year: Children's Illustrated, is a delightful tale rich with beautiful illustrations and a heartfelt story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"Gorgeous ... it has a lovely message about finding your place in the world.\" - Good Housekeeping Magazine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"A captivating story written in rhyme so perfect that reading it as a bedtime story is a breeze. It's an instant classic.\" - The I\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler are the Lennon and McCartney of children's publishing.\" - Sunday Times\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJoin a plucky little penguin on the journey of a lifetime in this accessible early-reader format, crafted by superstar author and illustrator Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJonty the little gentoo penguin longs to find his true home at the South Pole. One night, he sneaks out of the zoo and sets off on an amazing adventure, all the way to Antarctica (with an accidental detour to the North Pole!)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChildren will be cheering Jonty on as he finally finds his way, in this captivating story of bravery, friendship, and finding your place in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eJonty Gentoo\u003c\/em\u003e is an official UK Number One Children's Bestseller (17 Sept 2024).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis early reader edition features an extra-clear font and layout, making it accessible for those gaining confidence in reading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect read-aloud rhyming text and stunning pictures on every page ensure an engaging reading experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore fantastic illustrations of the natural world, with plenty of details to spot, including seals, polar bears, and lots and lots of penguins!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJulia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler are the team that have created picture book favourites such as \u003cem\u003eThe Gruffalo, Stick Man, Zog\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eSuperworm\u003c\/em\u003e - all of which have been made into animated films premiering on BBC1 Christmas Day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Scholastic New Zealand Limited","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67900003287092,"sku":"9780702345166","price":10.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/6195\/0516\/files\/9780702345166-jonty-gentoo-early-reader-1.jpg?v=1793672708","url":"https:\/\/toyhero.co.nz\/products\/jonty-gentoo-early-reader","provider":"Toy Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}