{"product_id":"book-6-the-ostriches-paperback","title":"Book 6: The Ostriches (Paperback)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwenty orphaned ostrich chicks. One small cat. A very unexpected detour.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook 6: The Ostriches\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCasper’s home lies east. The ostrich chicks’ family lies north. When Felicity and her nineteen brothers need help, Casper turns north anyway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe chicks have been told they are too birdbrained to think for themselves. Guiding them across the bush will take patience, encouragement and help from some memorable companions, including Wigbert the warthog and an ancient leopard tortoise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut a cheetah is watching for a straggler. With danger drawing closer, can Casper help the young birds trust their own ideas—and each other?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA funny, tender adventure about challenging unkind labels, taking responsibility and discovering what a family can achieve together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIncluded with this book\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe paperback\u003c\/strong\u003e, printed for you and posted to your door\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe ebook (ePub)\u003c\/strong\u003e, yours to keep on every family device\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCasper’s audiobook\u003c\/strong\u003e of this adventure, to download and keep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA 100+ page Adventure Activity Pack\u003c\/strong\u003e to print at home\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePassport badges\u003c\/strong\u003e to print and stick in Casper’s Adventure Passport: this book’s cover badge, its Guardian certificate and every Amazing Animal badge from the story\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour downloads arrive by email as soon as you order, and the paperback follows in the post. No sign-up needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn adventure to share and grow with\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor early chapter readers aged 5–10, these stories are made for growing independence and for reading aloud with a parent or grandparent. Share Casper’s mishaps, worry with her when things go wrong, and cheer her on as she finds her courage. There is room for laughter, a few tears and the kind of conversation that continues after the book is closed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeautiful full-colour illustrations bring Casper and her animal companions to life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWildlife fact sections feed curious minds and a growing interest in Africa’s animals and their habitats.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKindness, resilience and problem-solving emerge through the adventure, giving families gentle ways to talk about real feelings and choices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWritten by Jennifer Ussi, \u003cem\u003eThe Ostriches\u003c\/em\u003e is Book 6 in the ten-book series \u003cem\u003eThe Incredible Adventures of Casper the Cat Who Got Lost in Africa\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe series was named Best New Children’s Book Series in the U.S. of 2025 by Best of Best Review.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little Boola Books","offers":[{"title":"Perfect Bound","offer_id":58673751327023,"sku":"9781923356269","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0981\/0080\/5935\/files\/9781923356269.jpg?v=1792329597","url":"https:\/\/shop.littleboolabooks.com\/products\/book-6-the-ostriches-paperback","provider":"Little Boola Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}