{"product_id":"what-to-know-before-you-get-your-dog","title":"What to Know Before You Get Your Dog","description":"\"PLEASE can we get a puppy?!\"\nSound familiar? If your child has started leaving dog photos on your pillow, promising to give up screen time forever, and perfecting their own puppy-dog eyes in the mirror—this book is for your family.\nWhat to Know Before You Get Your Dog 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-together.\nThrough gentle rhymes and stunning 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 makes it all worthwhile.\nWINNER of multiple awards including: 2024 Moonbeam Children's Book Awards Gold Medal (Best Nonfiction Series) 2022 Indie Reader Discovery Awards (Education) 2021 The American Book Fest Awards, Gold Medal (Children's Picture Book)\nPerfect for: Families considering adoption from a shelter or rescue Kids ages 3-8 who are dreaming of their first dog Grandparents, aunts, and uncles looking for meaningful gifts Teachers and counselors for lessons on empathy and responsibility\nBONUS: Includes free downloadable Dog Care Chart and Dog Care Contract to continue the conversation beyond the book!\nBecause the best dog stories start before you even bring them home.\nPraised by the Director of Education at North Shore Animal League America as \"one of the most delightful children's books I've ever read, but one of the most important.\"\nOrder now and turn \"Can we get a puppy?\" into your family's favorite story.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 1736999508\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.1736999508.A\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Acceptable\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Gadotti, Claudia|Strohmaier, Margrit\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item is very worn but is perfectly usable. Signs of wear can include aesthetic issues such as scratches, dents, worn and creased covers, folded page corners and minor liquid stains. All pages and the cover are intact, but the dust cover may be missing. Pages may include moderate to heavy amount of notes and highlighting, but the text is not obscured or unreadable. Page edges may have foxing  age related spots and browning . May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43719549222973,"sku":"BVV.1736999508.A","price":10.43,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/1736999508-0.jpg?v=1790373725","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/what-to-know-before-you-get-your-dog","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}