{"product_id":"hazels-treehouse-gift-edition-9781761603808","title":"Hazel's Treehouse: Gift Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNow with a bonus story! Acclaimed author Zanni Louise and illustrator Judy Watson have created \"an Australian \u003ci\u003eWinnie-the-Pooh\" \u003c\/i\u003ewith a  collection of warm and whimsical stories in this beautifully produced hardback gift edition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHazel is nine years old, as long as her bunk bed and as kind as a marshmallow. She and her friends - Odette, a pademelon, Walter the wombat, Tiny, a honey possum and Poky – an echidna who changes colour depending on Hazel’s mood – live together in a treehouse in the bush. Every day brings new adventures, sometimes mistakes ... and always, \u003ci\u003ealways\u003c\/i\u003e, imagination and friendship.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAcclaimed author, Zanni Louise and illustrator Judy Watson have created an Australian 'Winnie-the-Pooh' in this delightful, whimsical celebration of childhood. \u003cb\u003eNow in a gorgeous gift edition with gilt edges, ribbon bookmark AND a bonus story!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDetails\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eISBN13: 9781761603808\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormat: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNumber of Pages: 176\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdition: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublication Date: 01 Nov 2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublisher: Walker Books Australia\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublication City, Country: Newtown, Australia\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions (cm): 20.5(H)x13.5(L)278\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight (gm): 278\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eBased in the Byron Bay hinterland, \u003cb\u003eZanni Louise\u003c\/b\u003e is passionate about writing quality books for children and inspiring people to write their own stories.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eZanni has written 30 books for children, including picture books and junior fiction. Her books have been described as quirky, warm and funny, and are sold in many foreign territories. She’s been twice listed in the CBCA Notables, and her picture book Archie and the Bear was selected for the highly prestigious international children’s catalogue: The White Ravens.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eJudy Watson\u003c\/b\u003e grew up in a house behind her father’s veterinary clinic, and spent all her holidays on a farm near the beach. When she was not reading or drawing, she could be found lying in the long grass watching bugs and birds. Judy’s first picture book won the Prime Minister’s Literary Award for Children’s Fiction. She has illustrated over 20 books for children. She particularly enjoyed drawing Australian plants for \u003ci\u003eSearching For Cicadas\u003c\/i\u003e (written by Lesley Gibbes).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eReviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ci\u003eHazel’s Treehouse\u003c\/i\u003e is a beautiful hardback book, the perfect size for holding in small hands and with just enough texture and colour on the cover to make it feel \u003ci\u003every\u003c\/i\u003e special indeed....This is the sort of book that both children and parents will adore. It is sublime. Snippets of life. Tiny moments which remind us of all the good things – kindness and fun and joy and somersaults. I read it over several days and wanted to begin again as soon as I’d finished it. * Kids Book Review *\u003cbr\u003eAt its core, Hazel’s Treehouse is about growing up, finding your place in the world, and embracing who you are. Hazel’s journey through creativity, and adventure mirrors the experience of childhood. It’s full of ups and downs, joys and challenges. This heartfelt narrative will resonate with readers of all ages, encouraging them to embrace their individuality and follow their dreams. It’s a story that uplifts, inspires, and celebrates the journey of growing up. * Better Reading *\u003cbr\u003eEverything in this book is charming – it can be read in a sitting, or read over a period of days, revelling in the simple yet powerfully magic language that evokes and sparks the imagination. And it is reassuring and comforting, a book that is like a warm hug on a cold day. It’s come at a time when life is getting hectic and gives all readers of this book a chance to slow down and take time to sit and relax with this wonderful gem of a novel. * The Book Muse *\u003cbr\u003eThis book is an absolute treasure, and would be a perfect gift for a newly independent reader. * idreamofallthebooks *\u003cbr\u003eWhether read alone or read aloud, these are gentle stories about ordinary things but made extraordinary by the characters, each of whom has their special quirks and charm.  But despite these differences, each story is woven with the threads of friendship, collaboration, and being in touch with your emotions while  embracing and navigating the ups and downs of everyday life, including starting school for the first time which makes the final chapter very relevant for this time of year. Judy Watson’s detailed drawings really bring the stories to life offering adventures in themselves and invite the young reader to use their own imagination to put themselves in Hazel’s position and make up their own story.  What will she tell her friends when she comes back from that first day? -- Barbara Braxton * The Bottom Shelf *","brand":"Zanni Louise","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51528063942873,"sku":"9781761603808","price":24.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0502\/9530\/8441\/files\/9781761603808.jpg?v=1794035163","url":"https:\/\/www.arielbooks.com.au\/products\/hazels-treehouse-gift-edition-9781761603808","provider":"Ariel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}