{"product_id":"five-children-and-it-9798897182978","title":"Five Children and It","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFive Children and It\u003c\/em\u003e is a children's novel by E. Nesbit. It's a delightful and imaginative story about five siblings-Jane, Cyril, Robert, Anthea, and their younger brother, Peter-who discover a magical creature called the \"Psammead\" while spending the summer in the countryside.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Psammead, a grumpy, ancient sand-fairy, has the ability to grant wishes, but there's a catch: the wishes only last for one day. Each time the children make a wish, they quickly realize that things don't always turn out as they expect, leading to a series of amusing and sometimes chaotic adventures. For example, one wish might give them riches, but the consequences often involve more trouble than the children anticipated.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Psammead, while willing to grant their wishes, is also a bit of a trickster, delighting in the mischief and confusion caused by the children's desires. As the story progresses, the children learn valuable lessons about the nature of their wishes and the importance of thinking carefully before asking for something.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book is notable for its charming mix of adventure, humor, and moral lessons, making it both entertaining and thoughtful. The themes of responsibility, the consequences of one's actions, and the idea that wishes (or material desires) may not always bring true happiness are central to the story.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFive Children and It\u003c\/em\u003e is one of E. Nesbit's most famous works and remains a beloved classic in children's literature, noted for its whimsical storytelling and its portrayal of the adventures of children who, while innocent and curious, must learn about the world and themselves through their experiences.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Lushena Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/24\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798897182978\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 138\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.80lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.50d","brand":"E Nesbit","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52085713928373,"sku":"9798897182978","price":31.41,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_9833e285-81c1-4f36-b3bb-24bb4d070f54.jpg?v=1765294990","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/five-children-and-it-9798897182978","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}