{"product_id":"josie-and-doug-mike-j-meldon-9798868974892","title":"Josie and Doug: The Magic of Native Plants!","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Josie and Doug: The Magic of Native Plants!\" is a heartwarming children's book that takes readers on a captivating journey through the city of Loveland. Join Josie, an endearing pup with a sparkle in her eye, and Doug, a wise and kind ecologist, as they take a walk to discover the beauty of their town. However, they soon realize that a lot of life is missing. There is a lack of biodiversity due to the many nonnative and invasive plants in the landscaping and greenspaces. They realize that they need to plant native plants to bring a variety of life back to Loveland.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs Josie and Doug embark on a mission to restore the natural balance, they get to work in gardens, landscapes, and even along the Little Miami River. With a fun narrative and enchanting illustrations, the book emphasizes the importance of planting native species and removing invasives to protect the ecosystem. Readers witness the transformation of Loveland from a town lacking biodiversity to a vibrant, thriving community, thanks to the efforts of Josie, Doug, and their friends.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFilled with a valuable lesson about environmental conservation, biodiversity, and community involvement, \"Josie, Doug, and the Magic of Native Plants\" inspires young readers to appreciate and actively contribute to the well-being of their local environment. Through the engaging story and colorful illustrations, the book encourages a sense of responsibility for nature, teaching children that small actions can make a big difference in creating a healthier, happier world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Mike J. Meldon\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 8868974894\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798868974892\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Love Our Land\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/19\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 36\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.92lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 11.00w x 0.25d","brand":"Mike J. Meldon","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44716609208575,"sku":"9798868974892","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_690cb6b9-5ec5-45d1-8f8f-20ba5892cf0e.jpg?v=1705682993","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/josie-and-doug-mike-j-meldon-9798868974892","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}