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Ossiri and the Bala MengroDiscover the enchanting world of 'Ossiri and the Bala Mengro'a beautifully illustrated children's book that tells the unique story of a Traveller girl who crafts a musical instrument from nature and recycled materials. This 32 page paperback, authored by Richard O'Neill and published by Child's Play, captures the essence of creativity and cultural heritage, making it a perfect addition to your child's bookshelf. With dimensions of 245 x 268 mm, this
Discover the enchanting world of 'Ossiri and the Bala Mengro'—a beautifully illustrated children's book that tells the unique story of a Traveller girl who crafts a musical instrument from nature and recycled materials. This 32-page paperback, authored by Richard O'Neill and published by Child's Play, captures the essence of creativity and cultural heritage, making it a perfect addition to your child's bookshelf. With dimensions of 245 x 268 mm, this book invites young readers to embark on a vibrant adventure where they learn about Travelling lifestyles and the importance of music. Follow Ossiri as she bravely ventures into the hills, ignoring the warnings about the ogre that lurks nearby. Will her heartfelt music awaken the creature, and what will happen when she plays? This tale offers not only entertainment but also a valuable lesson in courage and self-expression. Ideal for both home and educational settings, 'Ossiri and the Bala Mengro' nurtures creativity and cultural appreciation in young minds. This book is perfect for parents looking to introduce children to diverse stories while enhancing their understanding of different cultures. Whether as a bedtime story or a classroom read-aloud, this captivating tale is sure to engage young readers, sparking their imaginations. Plus, enjoy combined shipping for your orders. As a NZ-owned business located in Auckland, we ensure that this product is in stock in New Zealand, so you won't face unexpected import charges or custom duties. Dive into this wonderful adventure today!CONDITION: Brand New
Dimensions: 245 x 268 mm
Pages: 32
Bind: paperback
Author: Richard O'Neill Publisher: Child’s Play
Publication Date: 01-06-2016
A Traveller girl creates her own musical instrument from a willow branch and lots of recycled objects. She plays it enthusiastically, but it sounds terrible! Ignoring warnings not to awaken the ogre in the hills, Ossiri goes there to practise playing her instrument. Will she wake the ogre, and will it appreciate her playing? Told by a Romani storyteller and a picture book author, this original tale offers a fascinating insight into Travelling lifestyles and cultures.
We are happy to combine shipping. Smartfox is a NZ owned business located in Auckland. This product is in stock in NZ which means no unexpected import charges, custom duty or tax.
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★★★★★ 5
An absolute hit for tug-of-war and keeping them busy!
If you have a pup that loves to thrash, toss, and carry their toys around all day, this octopus is an absolute game-changer.
Why It’s Great:
No Stuffing, No Mess: The absolute best feature is the lack of stuffing. If your dog manages to be determined enough to puncture it, you won't wake up to a living room looking like a snowstorm of white fluff.
Great for Interactive Play: With eight crinkly, flexible legs, it’s the perfect shape for a game of tug-of-war or for your dog to violently shake and flip around to burn off energy.
Engaging Textures: The combination of the soft fabric, crinkle paper sounds, and built-in squeakers keeps them thoroughly entertained and focused for more than just a few minutes.
Perfect Size: It's lightweight enough for smaller and medium breeds to easily grab by a tentacle and parade around the house, but substantial enough to feel like a "real" catch.
Things to Keep in Mind:
While it is listed as a "chew toy," it is still a plush/fabric toy at the end of the day. If you have an aggressive power-chewer who specializes in shredding fabric, you'll still want to supervise playtime. However, for normal chewing, carrying, tossing, and thrashing, it holds up beautifully.
Highly recommend for any dog owner looking to add a fun, interactive toy to the toy box!
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Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Dog approved!
My dogs love this. This is the 3rd time I have bought them. They are entertained for hours and keeping their teeth strong.
They pay me no attention when they have this toy. 😂
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Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Extra Small Perfect for my Toy Dogs
My toy dogs love this so much that I ordered a second one.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Our Dog Loves This One
We got our dog two nylabones and this benebone and he really prefers this one. Like the nylabones he barely even looked at, but he loves this one so much it's starting to splinter off a little. Apparently it can just be sanded down again but I'll probably end up getting more of these so that we can switch them out. I noticed that the shape also helps him be able to handle it with his paws.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Initially showed little interest, then decided she loved it
The product itself looks great and is clearly very well made but my dog had zero interest initially in this which I find odd because many other similar toys she has attacked.
Update —- several weeks later all of a sudden my dog decided she liked this and started chewing on it and has been her favorite - go figure
Update 2 — it’s become her favorite chew and she’s obsessed with it! My older dog started chewing on it, and it broke one of her old teeth!
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Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2026