{"product_id":"little-koala-adopts-a-puppy-amanda-aliff-9781961752771","title":"Little Koala Adopts a Puppy: A Lesson on the Importance of Pet Care Responsibilities","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLittle Koala Adopts a Puppy: A Lesson on the Importance of Pet Care Responsibilities\u003c\/strong\u003e is a heartwarming children's book that helps young readers learn what it truly means to care for a pet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen Little Koala adopts a puppy named Duke, he is filled with excitement. But as the days go on, Little Koala discovers that caring for a puppy involves much more than playtime. From feeding and training to sleepless nights and messy mistakes, Little Koala begins to understand that pets depend on us to meet their needs with patience, consistency, and love.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith gentle guidance from Mama Koala, children learn that: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCaring for a pet is a big responsibility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePets communicate their needs in different ways\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePatience and practice are important when learning something new\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAsking for help is a strength, not a weakness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis story encourages empathy, responsibility, and communication while helping children develop realistic expectations about pet ownership.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book also includes \u003cstrong\u003eparent talking points and child reflection questions\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it an excellent resource for families, classrooms, therapists, and social-emotional learning (SEL) programs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart of the Little Koala Life Skills Series\u003c\/strong\u003e, this book is perfect for: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChildren who love animals or want a pet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTeaching responsibility and pet care skills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupporting social-emotional learning (SEL)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead-alouds, counseling sessions, and family discussions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA thoughtful and reassuring story that helps children understand that caring for others takes effort, but the love that comes in return makes it all worthwhile.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Amanda Aliff\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1961752778\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781961752771\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Aliff Counseling Services, LLC\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/01\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 34\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.52lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.25d","brand":"Amanda Aliff","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48520218935551,"sku":"9781961752771","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_b9180216-8c74-41d9-9b43-f0619b8920de.jpg?v=1778741445","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/little-koala-adopts-a-puppy-amanda-aliff-9781961752771","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}