{"product_id":"merlina-and-the-magical-mishap-9781782508601","title":"Merlina and the Magical Mishap","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMerlina and the Magical Mishap - A Halloween Picture Book\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA luminous fall picture book from the bestselling illustrator of In the Land of Fairies and the Little Fairy series - perfect for bedtime reading at Halloween.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt's harvest time and best friends Merlina the little witch and Igor the dragon are busily gathering fruit and vegetables. They can't wait to make pumpkin pie!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Igor gets hurt, Merlina tries to help with magic. But sometimes Merlina's spells go a little wrong...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Young Readers Love This Book\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis hardcover picture book combines autumn themes with magical adventure, making it an ideal choice for children ages 4-8. The story follows the friendship between Merlina, a well-meaning little witch, and Igor, her dragon companion, as they navigate the challenges of harvest season together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe narrative explores themes of friendship, problem-solving, and learning from mistakes when magic doesn't go quite as planned. Young readers will relate to Merlina's good intentions and the humorous outcomes of her magical mishaps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect for Halloween and Fall Reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis picture book captures the essence of autumn with its harvest setting and Halloween-appropriate characters. The gentle story makes it suitable for bedtime reading during the fall season, offering just the right amount of magical excitement without being scary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe pumpkin pie theme and harvest activities connect to seasonal traditions that families celebrate together, making this book a natural fit for October reading lists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDaniela Drescher is an internationally acclaimed author and illustrator from Munich, Germany. Her best-known books in English include In the Land of Fairies, the Little Fairy stories and the Pippa and Pelle board books. She is also the illustrator of stunning fairy tale anthologies An Illustrated Treasury of Grimm's Fairy Tales and Illustrated Tales of Dwarfs, Gnomes and Fairy Folk.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Floris Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50680464146706,"sku":"9781782508601","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_7aa2f56e-0393-4996-afc7-f6a6e72a1077.jpg?v=1734906603","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/merlina-and-the-magical-mishap-9781782508601","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}