{"product_id":"maggie-the-magpie-emmy-refson-9798290259703","title":"Maggie the Magpie: A Rhyming Tale of Theft and Consequence","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat happens when a greedy little magpie takes one shiny thing too many? Discover the hilarious and heartwarming story of Maggie - the bird who took everything, until one clever farmer taught her a lesson she'd never forget.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMaggie the Magpie: A Rhyming Tale of Theft and Consequence\u003c\/i\u003e is a beautifully illustrated, laugh-out-loud children's picture book packed with rhythm, mischief, and a moral that sticks. Written in fun rhyming verse, this original story is perfect for shared reading at home, in classrooms, or as a bedtime favourite.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaggie is a bird with a beady eye for treasures - but they're never hers. Whether it's silver spoons, glittering jewels, or even schoolchildren's sandwiches, Maggie can't help herself. She snatches, grabs, and hoards. But stealing isn't a victimless crime, and the village has had enough. Instead of punishment, one quiet but clever man - Farmer Bob - hatches a plan to teach her a valuable lesson in honesty, empathy, and personal responsibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis poetic tale takes young readers on a journey from selfishness to self-awareness. As Maggie's own belongings are mysteriously taken, she begins to understand what it feels like to lose what's yours - and why doing the right thing matters more than shiny things ever could.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy parents, teachers, and children love this book: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✔️ \u003cb\u003eEngaging rhyming text\u003c\/b\u003e that's fun to read aloud and easy for children to follow\u003cbr\u003e✔️ \u003cb\u003eSoft, expressive artwork\u003c\/b\u003e that brings emotion, humour, and heart to every page\u003cbr\u003e✔️ \u003cb\u003eA relatable moral lesson\u003c\/b\u003e about actions and consequences, delivered gently and cleverly\u003cbr\u003e✔️ \u003cb\u003eIdeal for early readers\u003c\/b\u003e, ages 3 to 8 - whether at home, school, nursery, or the library\u003cbr\u003e✔️ \u003cb\u003eSparks valuable conversations\u003c\/b\u003e about right and wrong, kindness, fairness, and change\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf your child enjoys books like \u003ci\u003eThe Gruffalo\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWhat the Ladybird Heard\u003c\/i\u003e, or \u003ci\u003eOi Frog\u003c\/i\u003e, they'll love Maggie's cheeky antics and the satisfying twist that shows even a thief can change.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is more than a story about a bird - it's a playful parable that invites children to think about how their actions affect others and what it means to make things right. With clever rhymes, heartwarming redemption, and a quirky sense of humour, \u003ci\u003eMaggie the Magpie\u003c\/i\u003e is a book that kids will want to read again and again.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect for: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eAges 3-8\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eEYFS and KS1 classrooms\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eHome learning and reading time\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eTeaching empathy, kindness, and respect\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eGifting to children who love animals, humour, and rhyme\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Emmy Refson,Lionel Refson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798290259703\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/30\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 26\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.14lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.07d","brand":"Emmy Refson","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49097183887615,"sku":"9798290259703","price":12.14,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/maggie-the-magpie-emmy-refson-9798290259703","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}