{"product_id":"hold-on-starfish","title":"Hold on, Starfish","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStarfish lives on a rock in a very busy cove, where waves crash, and creatures busily scuttle here and there . . . but Starfish stays still. Always.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the ocean does what oceans do, with waves sloshing, fish zooming, and seagulls scrapping—Starfish remains \u003cb\u003esteady and still\u003c\/b\u003e. Even when a powerful storm arrives and the world feels a little too \u003cb\u003eloud and overwhelming,\u003c\/b\u003e Starfish stays just as still! Eventually, other sea creatures notice her stillness and they \u003cb\u003elearn to be calm\u003c\/b\u003e, too . . . for a little while anyway!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cb\u003ewarm and funny\u003c\/b\u003e picture book, from \u003cb\u003ebestselling author-illustrator Philip Bunting\u003c\/b\u003e, is about \u003cb\u003ebig feelings\u003c\/b\u003e, steady breathing, and finding stillness—even when everything around you is moving. With \u003cb\u003eplayful repetition\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eexpressive illustrations\u003c\/b\u003e, this story explores emotions in a way that is accessible and soothing for young children, and introduces a \u003cb\u003esimple philosophical message\u003c\/b\u003e about \u003cb\u003estoicism\u003c\/b\u003e and managing emotions. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for \u003cb\u003eshared reading\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eStill, Like Starfish \u003c\/i\u003eencourages young readers to try to respond in a calm way when things feel overwhelming—we can’t always control what happens, but we can decide how we respond. This heart-warming book finishes with a light introduction to the philosophy behind the story, with \u003cb\u003ehistorical facts and background information\u003c\/b\u003e that unpacks the big idea in a \u003cb\u003echild-friendly and practical\u003c\/b\u003e way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eLittle Wonders\u003c\/i\u003e is a \u003cb\u003ecollectible series of picture books\u003c\/b\u003e, featuring story-led introductions to philosophy for children. Starring a cast of curious creatures, each tale gently opens a new window to wonder, \u003cb\u003ehelping little minds stretch\u003c\/b\u003e towards big ideas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"None","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":47188064501970,"sku":"9781805705604","price":24.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/indigo-pre-prod.myshopify.com\/products\/hold-on-starfish","provider":"Indigo Pre-Prod","version":"1.0","type":"link"}