{"title":"Natalia Shaloshvili","description":"Natalia Shaloshvili is the creator of Pavlo Gets the Grumps. Originally from Ukraine, she published a number of picture books before moving to the UK, where she started her career as a fashion and editorial illustrator. She enjoys working with traditional materials such as acrylic and watercolor pencils. Natalia Shaloshvili lives in London.","products":[{"product_id":"sasha-feels-shy-a-book-about-confidence-friendship-and-social-skills-for-ages-2-5-hardcover","title":"Sasha Feels Shy: (A Book about Confidence, Friendship, and Social Skills for Ages 2-5) - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSasha wants to join in on a playdate, but her shyness keeps getting in the way. A kindhearted, funny, reassuring story for anyone who needs more time warming up in this socially extroverted world. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen Sasha arrives for a playdate at Leo's, she finds him charged up and ready to go. Waving a toy frying pan, he shouts, \"I'm Chef Yummy. Step into my café!\" Sasha pictures herself making fluffy pancakes, but her shyness quickly takes over. Leo is full of ideas, bouncing up and down as he invites Sasha to play rock stars or astronauts, but Sasha's reticence wins out every time. She wants to be Leo's friend, and she doesn't want to make him\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003esad, but how can she get past this hurdle? With empathy, humor, and some truly adorable characters, Natalia Shaloshvili draws from her own childhood experiences to show that sympathy and understanding can go a long way--and might just lead to the start of a beautiful friendship. Anyone up for a game of space-rocker-pancake chef?","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50577699832031,"sku":"9781536248203","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/S3WpiURBaw9781536248203.webp?v=1784361194"},{"product_id":"bear-worries-hardcover","title":"Bear Worries - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis companion title to Natalia Shaloshvili's award-winning book \u003ci\u003eBear \u003c\/i\u003eis a funny and comforting take on how to cope with constant worrying. With a little help from his friend Duck, Bear finds that even when his biggest (cookie-related!) worries do come true, it's not the end of the world. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAt first, Bear is happily munching his cookie, until a thought creeps in: \u003ci\u003ewhat if it's the last cookie?\u003c\/i\u003e When this turns out to be true, he sets off for the stores--and his worries mount and mount. He worries about missing the bus . . . and it leaves without him. He worries he'll get lost . . . and gets lost. By the time he finds the cookie line, he's at the very back; and his worst worry comes true. The very last cookie goes . . . to Duck! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBut just when Bear thinks his worst fears have been realized, Duck gently shows him that worries don't have to end in disaster. By sharing his cookie and reminding Bear that 'what ifs' can lead to happy endings too, Duck helps his friend see that things often turn out better than expected. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eComplete with Natalia Shaloshvili's expressive, playful illustrations and a story that balances humor with warmth, \u003ci\u003eBear Worries\u003c\/i\u003e captures the familiar experience of children (and adults) whose imaginations run away with them. Both entertaining and reassuring, this picture book is the perfect springboard for conversations about anxiety, resilience, and friendship. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhether shared at storytime, used in classrooms, or given as a thoughtful gift, \u003ci\u003eBear Worries \u003c\/i\u003eis an essential addition to every child's bookshelf. It offers the reminder that no worry is too big when faced together. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50580537868511,"sku":"9781805701019","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/yqC8xFq9kn9781805701019.webp?v=1784461975"}],"url":"https:\/\/blackandbarhe.com\/collections\/natalia-shaloshvili.oembed","provider":"Black \u0026 Barhe Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}