{"product_id":"ricketys-sticky-paws-daniel-malichi-9798246081952","title":"Rickety's Sticky Paws: A Funny Bedtime Story About Hygiene, Washing Hands, and Letting Go for Kids Ages 3-8","description":"\u003cb\u003eMeet Rickety: The Messiest, Stickiest Raccoon in Town!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eRickety the Raccoon has a simple rule: \u003ci\u003eWhy wash it if you're just going to eat it?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKnown as the King of the Alley, Rickety loves nothing more than sticky soda cans, gooey marshmallows, and sugary sludge. But when he discovers a shattered jar of \u003cb\u003eMega-Sticky Strawberry Jam\u003c\/b\u003e, he dives in paws-first without a second thought. It tastes delicious, but it creates a very sticky problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom Sticky Sweet to a Walking Trash Heap\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eRefusing to wash his paws because he wants to \"save the flavor,\" Rickety soon learns that being sticky comes with a price. First, it's just a few crunchy leaves. Then a candy wrapper. Then a plastic spoon. Before long, Rickety is covered in the neighborhood's garbage-looking like a \"punk-rock cactus\"-and finds himself glued to the side of a dumpster while his friends enjoy a feast of croissants!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRickety's Sticky Paws\u003c\/b\u003e is a hilarious and heartwarming tale about the consequences of being too messy and the freedom that comes with being clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Parents and Kids Will Love This Book: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLaugh-Out-Loud Fun: \u003c\/b\u003e Kids will giggle at Rickety's escalating mess as he collects everything from feathers to newspapers on his fur.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Gentle Lesson on Hygiene: \u003c\/b\u003e A perfect, non-preachy way to show children why washing hands (and bath time!) is actually a good idea.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRelatable Character: \u003c\/b\u003e Every child who has ever tried to avoid the sink will see a bit of themselves in Rickety.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWill Rickety stay stuck forever as a dumpster decoration, or will a sudden rainstorm teach him the joy of being clean? \u003cb\u003eScroll up and grab your copy today to find out!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Daniel Malichi\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798246081952\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\/29\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 42\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.27lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 8.50w x 0.11d","brand":"Daniel Malichi","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48242124652799,"sku":"9798246081952","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_a4bbb28b-bdb8-4dba-8154-45b1c2184dd6.jpg?v=1772657681","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/ricketys-sticky-paws-daniel-malichi-9798246081952","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}