{"product_id":"backyard-footy","title":"Backyard Footy","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe first book in a joyful black\u0026amp;write! Fellowship-winning picture book series that follows a cast of footy-loving kids as they hop through the backyards of their neighbourhood in the Kimberley, collecting equipment and friends to play with as they go.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJy is playing football alone in his small backyard in the Kimberley, but when he accidentally kicks the ball over the fence, a footy adventure begins! Footy by yourself is fun but playing with mates is better.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eBackyard Footy\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e''There''s a real sense of energy and fun to this upbeat children''s picture book by Jaru\/Kija kids'' author Carl Merrison'' \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTHE WEST AUSTRALIAN\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e''Hits the mark with its complete joy for the game and, even better, for its spirit of mateship'' \u003cb\u003eBOOKS+PUBLISHING\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e''A superb energy flows through \u003ci\u003eBackyard Footy\u003c\/i\u003e . . . When the punchline comes, it''s very easy to agree: \"Footy by yourself is fun but playing with mates is better\"'' \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSOUTH SYDNEY HERALD\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e''Joyful . . . Merrison''s belief in and commitment to fostering community and kids'' wellbeing shines through on every page of this latest big-hearted adventure. \u003ci\u003eBackyard Footy\u003c\/i\u003e is a precious picture book that conveys a simple but vital message . . . A heartwarming and immersive read for any young reader'' \u003cb\u003eBETTER READING\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e''A vibrant, fast-paced picture book . . . A very enjoyable read'' \u003cb\u003eREADPLUS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MediaPlace","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57398290153854,"sku":"NW9780734423191","price":12.15,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1379\/1261\/files\/9780734423191.jpg?v=1778670971","url":"https:\/\/mediaplace.com\/products\/backyard-footy","provider":"MediaPlace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}