{"title":"Tales Of The Boatman's Dogs","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"legend-of-the-boatman-book-thurston-jones-9781803525433","title":"The Legend of the Boatman","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLegend of the Boatman\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Somewhere far away, there was an island\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ewhere the flowers swayed in a warm breeze.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn this island lived a boatman\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ewho had sailed there from far overseas.'\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis modern-day fairy tale tells of how the 'Legend of the Boatman' became the legend. The legend who came from the stars to help all homeless dogs forevermore.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Boatman travels from town to town to sell some of his flowers. Every place he visits, he sees homeless dogs. He really wishes that he could help them all but there are just to many dogs who need help. One day, he wishes too much!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is only when the dogs dream that we realise that the Legend of the Boatman and the dogs are able to transcend themselves to an even greater joy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe follow the Legend of the Boatman as he takes them on amazing journeys in his boat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese folk stories relate to the simple rhythm of life, which could be located anywhere in the world. Places in the world where it is hot and places where it is cold. Places where there are temples and fun fairs. Places, even out of this world!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFollow them for just the one day and one night, with their simple beat of life again and again and again.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey may not have much; they may not need much, but they may want you!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese beautifully illustrated picture books are suitable for children aged between four to nine. A great bedtime read or a classroom story to encourage discussions on animal kindness and the environment. Each of the books offers readers an opportunity to discuss environmental issues, if they so wish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTeaching kids about nature is an important part of their education and also an important part of how they can make a difference in the future. Each picture below may be, or may not be, used to teach children about an issue in nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49546697965841,"sku":"GOR013736562","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/1803525436.jpg?v=1768299719"},{"product_id":"polar-dogs-book-thurston-jones-9781803523408","title":"Polar Dogs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePolar Dogs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA story of three polar dogs who became lost from their pack. Follow these dogs as they dream of being back on top of the world \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e​​​​​​​\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOle, Bjorn and Kwan are friends and are members of the same pack of dogs. The pack of sled dogs races from town to town in the snow and delivers goods to people who really need them. The dogs become homeless one day as they lose their friends in a snowstorm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHowever, they have each other's friendship and support and are able to have lots of fun as they explore the beautiful polar lands. They have fun in the hot springs, go to a very special festive place, and much, much more. When they become tired with the day's activities, they huddle with each other and go to sleep. They realise that they do have an imaginary owner who visits them from the stars and allows them to dream of more fun and adventure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePolar Dogs is an uplifting, rhyming story that explores the importance of natural beauty, friendships, and belonging. They wake each morning and fill their days and nights with as much as life can give them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe dogs learn to cope and make the most of what life has given them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey eat, exercise, stay clean, and maintain their joyful spirit every day and night. It is only when they dream that we realise that they are able to transcend themselves to an even greater joy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis beautifully illustrated picture book is suitable for children aged between four to nine. A great bedtime read or a classroom story to encourage discussions on animal kindness and the environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis simple story relates to the simple rhythm of life. The dogs learn to cope and make the most of what life has given them. They eat, exercise, stay clean, and maintain their joyful spirit every day and night. It is when they dream that we realise that they are able to transcend themselves to even greater joy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFollow them for just the one day and one night, with their simple beat of life again and again and again.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThey may not have much; they may not need much, but they may want you \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTeaching kids about nature is an important part of their education and also an important part of how they can make a difference in the future. There are many pictures below that may, or may not be used to teach children about an issue in the polar regions, like\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSustainable tourism, \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe importance of sea ice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImportance of glaciers \u0026amp; ice caps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSustainable development\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExploration of gas, oil, and minerals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRising air and sea temperatures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSustainable fishing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtection of migrating animals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHuman conflict with polar bears\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmart shipping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49546698064145,"sku":"GOR013736561","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/1803523409.jpg?v=1771324563"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.worldofbooks.com\/collections\/tales-of-the-boatman-s-dogs-book-series.oembed","provider":"World of Books ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}