Licorice Big Adventues: Three Educational Conservation Adventures in New Jersey Shore Forests, Marshlands, and Beaches (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798243172080)

Licorice is a little puppy who brings laughter, messes, and joy-one of those "every day feels like a gift" kind of companions. With Mommy by her side, she explores the wild beauty of the New Jersey Shore and learns something bigger than "good dog" or "bad dog" God's world is alive with purpose, and every habitat deserves care.

This book is a three-episode collection set in coastal New Jersey-where forests, marshlands, lagoons, and beaches aren't just scenery. They are homes for wildlife. Through Licorice's curious nose and energetic paws, children learn to slow down, notice what's living around them, and practice a gentle kind of stewardship: be kind, be careful, and protect what God created.

What families love about this collection

• Faith-forward, gentle tone: warm, safe read-aloud storytelling that encourages gratitude, responsibility, and love.
• Real nature learning: conservation themes woven naturally into the plot-marsh ecology, nesting areas, and shoreline wildlife.
• Respect for animals: children learn that animals aren't toys or props; they are neighbors sharing our beaches, woods, and water.
• Funny "Licorice moments" big puppy energy, playful trouble, and sweet "Mommy + Licorice" bonding that keeps kids engaged.

The 3 episodes inside

1) Beach Discovery (New Jersey Shore):
Licorice and Mommy explore a quiet bay beach where nature is always busy. Children discover how monarch butterflies depend on milkweed, why beaches have sensitive nesting areas, and how shoreline creatures need space to survive. The episode includes a memorable conservation moment when a tiny sea creature is helped back toward safety-showing kids that compassion can be practical, calm, and brave.

2) Lost in the Forest:
Licorice follows her curiosity a little too far and the woods become confusing fast. This episode gently teaches children that wandering can happen in seconds-and that home, family, and guidance are blessings worth protecting. It's a heartfelt reminder that courage doesn't mean "never scared," it means "keep trying" until you're safe again.

3) Lagoon Lessons:
Across the street from home is a shimmering lagoon that looks like a playground... until Licorice learns it's a living habitat. Swans glide through the water, marsh grass shelters wildlife, and the shoreline belongs to more than humans. Kids learn that coastal neighborhoods are shared spaces-and that small choices (noise, distance, care with wildlife) can keep the lagoon healthy for everyone.

Extra family feature: Inside the book you'll find a link to an original environmental music track written for this story-many families enjoy using it as a gentle "after-reading" moment to reinforce the message.

Perfect for: families who enjoy uplifting, faith-based children's stories; animal-loving kids; nature-themed read-alouds; homeschool and classroom nature units; gifts that encourage kindness, gratitude, and responsibility.

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