{"product_id":"the-magic-melon-mairi-mackinnon","title":"The Magic Melon – Mairi Mackinnon","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhen a poor farmer receives a magical melon, his fortunes change — but greed and carelessness threaten to undo the gift. Part of Usborne's \u003cem\u003eFirst Reading\u003c\/em\u003e series (Level 2), this retelling of a traditional Chinese folk tale introduces children to themes of kindness, wisdom, and consequences through simple text and colorful illustrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIdeal for ages 4–6, great for shared reading or independent practice. Pairs beautifully with \u003cem\u003eClever Rabbit and Lion\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThere Was a Clever Man\u003c\/em\u003e in the Usborne First Reading series.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA paperback early reader in Very Good condition — minor shelf wear, pages clean and intact, binding tight.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jhb Preloved Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45270725984371,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/3357\/6307\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_a27fa24e-8085-4ef9-8559-ad641e54fa5e.jpg?v=1784716848","url":"https:\/\/jhbprelovedbooks.co.za\/products\/the-magic-melon-mairi-mackinnon","provider":"Jhb Preloved Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}