{"title":"Books for 9-12 Year Olds","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrowse through our extensive selection of books for 9-12 year olds. There's something for every occasion.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-wind-in-the-willows-kenneth-grahame-inga-moore","title":"Kenneth Grahame: The Wind in the Willows, illustrated by Inga Moore","description":"\u003cp\u003eA gorgeous edition of \u003cem\u003eThe Wind in the Willows\u003c\/em\u003e illustrated by Inga Moore. Moore's illustrations suit the tale so perfectly it's hard to believe they were ever apart! This edition is slightly abridged by the illustrator, but sensitively retains Kenneth Grahame's vision. This book will serve as a beautiful introduction to the story for younger readers, but would also make a glorious addition to a \u003cem\u003eWillows\u003c\/em\u003e enthusiast's library.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormat: Hardback\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tales for Tadpoles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":27587214595,"sku":"","price":32.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/5757\/files\/kenneth-grahame-the-wind-in-the-willows-illustrated-by-inga-moore-books-401630.jpg?v=1728391739"},{"product_id":"jenny-broom-botanicum-katie-scott","title":"Jenny Broom: Botanicum, illustrated by Katie Scott","description":"\u003cp\u003eA page-turning introduction to the wonderful world of plants. This portable \"museum\" of botany is a delight. It presents the surprises and unusual aspects of these diverse life-forms with impressively exciting literature, and the illustrations are exquisite. The miracles of nature sometimes go unnoticed in the everyday: this passionate book reminds both children and adults to appreciate the magic in the world around them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormat: Large Hardback. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tales for Tadpoles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36370542158,"sku":"","price":32.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/5757\/files\/jenny-broom-botanicum-illustrated-by-katie-scott-books-429497.jpg?v=1731390805"},{"product_id":"maia-and-what-matters-tine-mortier-kaatje-vermeire","title":"Tine Mortier: Maia and What Matters, illustrated by Kaatje Vermeire","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMaia and What Matters \u003c\/em\u003eis a powerful read, and has become widely recognized as a modern classic. It centres around the fun-loving Maia, and the bond she share with her equally fun-loving grandmother. When the grandmother suffers major health problems, it is up to Maia to remind her of her favourite things.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrior evaluation from a parent may be advised, given the difficult themes of this book. However, it carries the potential to be an extremely important read for the right child. Tune Mortier's bittersweet story teaches the important lesson that life, no matter what its difficulties, can still be enjoyed. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKaatje Vermeire's soft illustrations, at times resembling Japanese prints, establish her as a current master of the form. This is a book worth owning in its hardback form, as it is sure to be talked about for years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormat: Hardback \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClick \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/talesfortadpoles.ie\/collections\/kaatje-vermeire\" title=\"Kaatje Vermeire Prints\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to see our range of beautiful prints by Kaatje Vermeire featuring some of the illustrations from this book. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tales for Tadpoles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37187437966,"sku":"","price":20.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/5757\/files\/tine-mortier-maia-and-what-matters-illustrated-by-kaatje-vermeire-books-561030.jpg?v=1728392893"},{"product_id":"kate-dicamillo-miraculous-journey-edward-tulane-bagram-ibatoulline","title":"Kate DiCamillo: The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane, illustrated by Bagram Ibatoulline","description":"\u003cp\u003eOnce in a house in Egypt Street, there lived a china rabbit named Edward Tulane. 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This is a perfect book for adults who enjoy the art of picture books, though it is also a good way to open up a conversation about respect and cultural awareness with children. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaperback. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tales for Tadpoles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44695816462,"sku":"","price":15.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/5757\/files\/john-marsden-the-rabbits-illustrated-by-shaun-tan-books-695437.jpg?v=1728391774"},{"product_id":"shaun-tan-tales-outer-suburbia","title":"Shaun Tan: Tales From Outer Suburbia","description":"\u003cp\u003eA collection of surreal suburban stories from the master of mystery, Shaun Tan. Read about a deep sea diver found near the underpass, a bafflingly tiny foreign exchange student, and a water-buffalo that gives good advice.  Each story is illustrated in a different style, showing off Tan's amazingly versatile range. 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These beautifully finished books are faithful to their original 1950s and '60s cover art and layout. Each one has a fully illustrated paper jacket, and an embossed linedrawing on the hardcover underneath. In everything from their font to their endpaper designs, these books are objects of beauty! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eThe Memoirs of Moominpappa\u003c\/em\u003e, the Moomin patriarch regales us with stories from his heady youth, before he had a family. We learn of his lonely childhood in the Moomin Foundling Home, and his adventures at sea. 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