{"product_id":"the-minute-minders-9781782694229","title":"The Minute Minders","description":"\u003cb\u003eStep into a very special world of tiny beings called fidders or minute minders, who work alongside humans to help them navigate life's challenges! \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis charmingly llustrated magical fantasy book for kids ages 7-11 offers important social emotional learning tools and an easy transition to chapter books. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eStevie and her dad are minute minders - tiny little beings who help humans and animals manage difficult situations. When someone is struggling with a decision, a minute minder helps them make the right choice. When a dog can't stop barking, a minute minder gets involved to work out what is wrong. But Stevie and her dad are new to the job, and while Stevie is doing her best to learn the rules and regulations, her dad seems intent on taking too many chances. There are two human kids who need their help though: a little girl who is struggling at home and a boy that is dealing with unwanted attention from the classroom bully. Stevie and her dad will need to work together to mend bridges and bring friends back together again. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA delightful fantasy adventure about the power of empathy, \u003ci\u003eThe Minute Minders\u003c\/i\u003e highlights the importance of kindness and provides kids with valuable tools to find their way in life. Filled with lively illustrations throughout, this book is a perfect entry level read for 7-11 year olds.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Mary Murphy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Pushkin Children's Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/17\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 320\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.60lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.70h x 5.00w x 1.10d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781782694229\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e 07 - 11\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/15\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMary Murphy\u003c\/b\u003e is a Dublin-based author-illustrator of over 40 books for young children. She has garnered a string of starred reviews and accolades in the USA, UK and Ireland for her work, which has also been adapted for TV. \u003ci\u003eThe Minute Minders\u003c\/i\u003e is her first novel.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Mary Murphy \/ Paperback \/ English","offer_id":47674872365213,"sku":"9781782694229","price":27.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_f0fd9e21-5c09-4807-a212-ad46c2cd8037.jpg?v=1771915215","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/the-minute-minders-9781782694229","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}