{"product_id":"royal-request","title":"Royal Request","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom Monika Singh Gangotra, author of 'The Sunflower Sisters' (shortlisted for the Little Rebels Award, 2022), comes a delightful new picture book about determination, self-belief, and the special bond between grandparents and grandchildren.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAri's family bakery is renowned throughout the land for creating the finest cakes, each made with love and recipes carefully handed down through the generations. So when a royal messenger arrives with a very special request-to bake a magnificent cake for the queen's beloved peacock's birthday-Ari and his family are thrilled and honoured!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the cake freshly baked and beautifully decorated, Ari and his grandad set off on their journey to the palace, accompanied by their faithful horse, Cinnamon. But what should be a straightforward trip turns into an adventure filled with unexpected challenges. The cake is heavier than they thought. The cart breaks down. They encounter hundreds of goats blocking the road. And everywhere they go, well-meaning townspeople stop them to share their advice and opinions about the best way to reach the palace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith so many voices telling them what to do, Ari begins to doubt himself. Will they ever make it to the palace on time? And how can they know which path is the right one when everyone has different ideas?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeautifully illustrated by Mirna Imamovic, 'The Royal Request' is a heartwarming celebration of family, perseverance, and learning to trust your own instincts. With themes of cultural heritage, intergenerational wisdom, and the power of staying positive even when things don't go to plan, this charming story will resonate with children and families everywhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for readers aged 4-7, this book also includes a special Cardamom-Spiced Mango Jam Cake recipe, so young bakers can create their own royal treats at home!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Owlet Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56191753388376,"sku":"9781913339692","price":13.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9781913339692.jpg?v=1778289326","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/royal-request","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}