{"title":"☀️😎🏖️ June Holiday Picks - sorted by approximate difficulty of language, number of words and age!","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne of the greatest gifts of the school holidays is time, for\u003cbr\u003e✨ Slowing down\u003cbr\u003e✨ Family connection\u003cbr\u003e✨ Fun with friends\u003cbr\u003e✨ Building language skills without academic stress!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4 weeks may feel long, but it'll pass quickly 🥲💖\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStock up on your holiday reads with us, for a fun-filled season ahead!\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"father-and-son-with-hanyu-pinyin-chinese-book","title":"父与子 Father and Son Comics - with Hanyu Pinyin","description":"\u003cp\u003eVater und Sohn (Father and Son) is about a plump, balding father and his son in everyday situations. 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