{"product_id":"cub-isbn-9781838749019","title":"Cub","description":"\u003cb\u003eThis heart-warming tale, beautifully illustrated by Jonty Howley, celebrates the transformative power of friendship and the resilience that resides within every child’s heart.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eCub\u003c\/i\u003e tells the charming story of Magnus, a quiet boy who goes to live with his grandparents. One day, Grandma surprises Magnus with a special gift — a cuddly toy named Cub. When Cub magically comes alive they explore the wonders of Magnus’s new home. As Magnus’s courage grows he finds his hidden voice and comfort in the love of his family. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis heart-warming tale, beautifully illustrated by Jonty Howley, celebrates the transformative power of friendship and the resilience that resides within every child’s heart.‘Each page radiates with Howley’s gentle but evocative illustrations, which are the perfect partnership to this beautiful and hopeful story.’ -\u003cb\u003eFrann Preston-Gannon illustrator of\u003ci\u003e I Am The Seed That Grew The Tree\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e‘A vibrant and hopeful hug of a book’ -\u003cb\u003eFiona Woodcock, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eHiding Heidi\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe story and illustrations are a perfect duet (...) Brilliantly, Howley shows young readers that courage can ebb and flow (...) Cub is a charming tale that tugs at the heartstrings. - \u003cb\u003eInis Magazine, CBI\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA boy’s new toy starts to grow from a cub to a lion when he goes to live with his grandparents, reflecting the growth in his own feelings. Explores themes of courage and alternative family structures. - \u003cb\u003eCharlotte Eyre, The Bookseller May Previews\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAuthor-illustrator Jonty Howley has captured this sometimes complex mix and encapsulated it in a simply breathtaking story. With its warm and distinctive style of illustration, its straightforward yet powerful story \u003ci\u003eCub\u003c\/i\u003e is a book for sharing, in any setting where there are young children. An important book, a gentle book, a book which leaves you feeling as though you too have just had a warm hug. - \u003cb\u003eLouise Ellis-Barrett, Armadillo Postbag Picks\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI loved this one so much.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFirst and foremost, I love how it shows a unique family dynamic. A young boy, who is sent to live with his grandparents. They are loving and welcoming, but he finds it very scary \u0026amp; overwhelming at first! But through the help of his stuffed animal Cub, he can now face his fears a bit more and begin to feel more brave and open to their love.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI think so many children will resonate with this one, and the big feelings the little boy has. Told in such a relatable way, with emotive illustrations, this one is sure to connect with a lot of little readers. \u003cb\u003e- GoodReads\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eJonty Howley is an author, illustrator, designer, and musician, based in West Sussex, UK. He graduated from the University of the Arts London with a BA in Illustration, and is the author of \u003ci\u003eBig Boys Cry \u003c\/i\u003e(Random House, 2019) and \u003ci\u003eThe Animal Song \u003c\/i\u003e(forthcoming in January).","brand":"Flying Eye Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46300385444069,"sku":"NP9781838749019","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781838749019.jpg?v=1767724329","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/cub-isbn-9781838749019","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}