{"title":"Catherine Rayner","description":"Catherine Rayner is an Edinburgh-based British illustrator and writer of children's books. She was born in Harrogate in 1982, and grew up in Boston Spa, later studying at Leeds College of Art and Edinburgh College of Art.","products":[{"product_id":"otto-the-dog-that-learns-to-share-hardcover","title":"Otto, the Dog That Learns to Share - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOtto loves bone-shaped treats, sniffing, chasing a ball and walks in the parks. But more than anything, Otto loves lazing in his comfy basket. But Otto's private, comfy time is upset when his friend, Lupin, comes to stay and shares his basket . . . not so comfy now!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e And before he can say 'walkies' his other friends all come and stay because Lupin has told them all how comfy Otto's basket is. Soon they are all nestled in-- with a beautiful Boxer dog taking center stage, of course. Even Bently, the Great Dane snuggles down! Otto is none too pleased and a tad grumpy at his lack of sleep. So, he devises a plan. The next day, Otto goes shopping and buys beds to suit all his friends. But when Otto settles back into his own bed, all by himself, he cannot sleep, neither can his friends. The solution is easy, all get back into one big comfy heap and doze! And Otto can sleep on TOP! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom award winning author\/illustrator Catherine Rayner, Otto is a celebration of friendship, teaching children empathy and encouraging them to think of others.\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50608358785247,"sku":"9781454712756","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/b0VG8Qv5Wk9781454712756.webp?v=1785224146"},{"product_id":"molly-olive-and-dexter-whos-afraid-of-the-dark-hardcover","title":"Molly, Olive, and Dexter: Who's Afraid of the Dark? - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"The animals glow in the illustrations, drawing readers into their magical world while reminding them that facing fears with good friends makes everything better.\" --\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e (starred review)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA new bedtime adventure for Molly, Olive, and Dexter--stars of the delightful series for toddlers from Kate Greenaway Medal-winning artist Catherine Rayner\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMolly the hare, Olive the owl, and Dexter the fox love to watch the sun set in the garden. But as night falls, they notice strange shapes in the shadows and hear strange rustlings in their beloved oak tree. What could it be? The more they look and listen, the more they wonder and worry. But is there really anything to worry about? Here is the fourth story about three animal friends that explores big emotional themes with gentle humor and gorgeous artwork perfectly pitched for toddlers!","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50610379227359,"sku":"9781536241761","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/tD-vq1UV_V9781536241761.webp?v=1785277334"}],"url":"https:\/\/blackandbarhe.com\/collections\/catherine-rayner.oembed","provider":"Black \u0026 Barhe Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}