{"product_id":"licorice-big-adventues-lidia-lopinto-9798243172080","title":"Licorice Big Adventues: Three Educational Conservation Adventures in New Jersey Shore Forests, Marshlands, and Beaches","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLicorice is a little puppy who brings laughter, messes, and joy-one of those \"every day feels like a gift\" kind of companions.\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is a \u003cb\u003ethree-episode collection\u003c\/b\u003e set in coastal New Jersey-where \u003cb\u003eforests, marshlands, lagoons, and beaches\u003c\/b\u003e 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: \u003cb\u003ebe kind, be careful, and protect what God created.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat families love about this collection\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFaith-forward, gentle tone: \u003c\/b\u003e warm, safe read-aloud storytelling that encourages gratitude, responsibility, and love.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eReal nature learning: \u003c\/b\u003e conservation themes woven naturally into the plot-marsh ecology, nesting areas, and shoreline wildlife.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRespect for animals: \u003c\/b\u003e children learn that animals aren't toys or props; they are neighbors sharing our beaches, woods, and water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFunny \"Licorice moments\" \u003c\/b\u003e big puppy energy, playful trouble, and sweet \"Mommy + Licorice\" bonding that keeps kids engaged.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe 3 episodes inside\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1) Beach Discovery (New Jersey Shore): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLicorice and Mommy explore a quiet bay beach where nature is always busy. Children discover how \u003cb\u003emonarch butterflies\u003c\/b\u003e depend on \u003cb\u003emilkweed\u003c\/b\u003e, why beaches have sensitive \u003cb\u003enesting areas\u003c\/b\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2) Lost in the Forest: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLicorice 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3) Lagoon Lessons: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAcross 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eExtra family feature: \u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect for: \u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKeywords: \u003c\/b\u003e Christian children's books, faith based kids stories, creation care for children, stewardship of creation, kindness to animals, respect for wildlife, nature and wildlife books for kids, environmental education for kids, conservation books for children, New Jersey Shore kids book, coastal habitat stories, wetlands for kids, marshland animals, lagoon wildlife, beach wildlife, monarch butterfly milkweed, horseshoe crab awareness, swans and otters, read aloud bedtime stories, family values books, homeschool nature study.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Lidia Lopinto\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798243172080\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/09\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 130\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.70lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.28d","brand":"Lidia Lopinto","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48743095304447,"sku":"9798243172080","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/licorice-big-adventues-lidia-lopinto-9798243172080","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}