{ "item_title" : "What to Know Before You Get Your Dog", "item_author" : [" Margrit Strohmaier", "Claudia Gadotti "], "item_description" : "PLEASE, can we get a puppy? Sound familiar? If your child is promising they'll help with walks, feeding, and daily care-and giving you puppy-dog eyes-this book is for your family.What to Know Before You Get Your Dog is a puppy care book for kids ages 3-8 that helps families feel prepared for the responsibilities of dog ownership-together, in a fun and meaningful way. It transforms that exciting (and slightly overwhelming) moment into something beautiful: your family's first real conversation about what it means to love and care for a pet.Through gentle rhymes and beautiful watercolor illustrations, children discover the daily adventures of dog ownership-from walks and play to feeding, grooming, and yes, even scooping poop. But more than a checklist, this book captures the joy, the bond, and the love that make caring for a dog so rewarding.WINNER OF MULTIPLE AWARDS, INCLUDING:2024 Moonbeam Children's Book Awards - Gold Medal Winner, Best Series (Nonfiction)2022 IndieReader Discovery Awards - Winner (Education)2021 Best Book Awards - Winner, Children's Picture Book: Hardcover Nonfiction (American Book Fest)PERFECT FOR:Families welcoming a dog into their home - especially those considering adoptionKids ages 3-8 - and a fun read-aloud for the whole familyGrandparents, aunts, and uncles looking for a meaningful giftTeachers, counselors, and educators for lessons on empathy and responsibilityShelters and rescues looking for a helpful adoption-day gift for familiesBONUS: Includes free downloadable Dog Care Chart and Dog Care Contract via a QR code inside the book - for parents and children to continue the conversation beyond the bookBecause the best dog stories start before you even bring them home.PRAISED BY: Jayne Vitale, Director of Education at North Shore Animal League America: What to Know Before You Get Your Dog is not only one of the most delightful children's books I've ever read, but one of the most important.Turn Can we get a puppy? into your family's favorite story.", "item_img_path" : "https://covers4.booksamillion.com/covers/bam/1/73/699/952/1736999524_b.jpg", "price_data" : { "retail_price" : "18.99", "online_price" : "18.99", "our_price" : "18.99", "club_price" : "18.99", "savings_pct" : "0", "savings_amt" : "0.00", "club_savings_pct" : "0", "club_savings_amt" : "0.00", "discount_pct" : "10", "store_price" : "" } }

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