{"product_id":"titus-puppy-in-south-korea-josie-wells-9798367304909","title":"Titus Puppy in South Korea Eats Korean BBQ","description":"Titus Puppy series is dedicated to orphanages worldwide. Proceeds go to orphanages on a rotating schedule! In this adventure, join Titus Puppy, in this korean childrens book, as he eats some Korean BBQ in South Korea and learn a few introductory \u0026amp; restaurant phrases along the way! One of the best books for learning korean!\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat for Kids 6-10, one of the great Korean books for beginners!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis isn't close to any korean baby books which is great for adults who just want to learn a few phrases at a time - through story! Read it, and now you can totally give it to your niece, nephew, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeel great about the impact your purchase has on someone who really can't fend for themselves. I mean really, they're just kids!\u003cb\u003eHOW THIS BOOK CAME TO BE: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eHi! I'm Josie Wells and I had the pleasure of living in South Korea for a year. During that time I enjoyed experiencing a culture that was new to me. I went sightseeing, learned some phrases, tried new dishes, but what I learned, that still moves me, was not found on any guided tour. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy husband, our little dog Titus Puppy and I participated in \u003ci\u003eOperation Happy Holiday \u003c\/i\u003ein December 2020. Participants each sponsored an orphan for Christmas and marched together to a local orphanage to drop off the gifts. We were assigned a 15-year-old female. I happily got her an inspirational \"Females in History\" book in Hangul and some BTS makeup. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the day of the march, before we headed off to the Orphanage, we heard a short speech about the challenges the orphans would face if they did not get adopted, as not having a last name makes obtaining employment difficult, and according to the speaker, most Koreans are not interested in adoption. The preference, traditionally, is for children to be from the same bloodline. I listened and understood the hardships, but little did I know that later on, it would hit me hard. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe proceeded on our march and once we arrived, we had to remain outside due to COVID regulations. The orphanage staff greeted us by the front door entrance and directed us to place the gifts in a pile. They thanked us and we eventually went on our way. About a week later, the orphanage shared an email with pictures of the children holding their unwrapped gifts. I skimmed the images, then I found our sponsored child, but my smile quickly faded. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHer eyes, seemed so vacant, as if she was not in the moment and the gifts didn't even faze her, but not in an ungrateful way. It looked as if she had bigger things on her mind. I thought to myself, she should be happy on Christmas, happy opening gifts. She shouldn't have bigger things on her mind, but that is when my heart shattered, and then it hit me, because the truth was.... she probably did. Even more so, not having a family in a social environment that prefers you to belong to a family, can provide quite a disheartening perspective on the future. Was she thinking about her life once she is out of the orphanage's care? Where will she live? Will she be able to get a job without a last name?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis experience not only shattered my heart but compelled me to do something, even if it's just bringing awareness, it's a start. I am grateful to have participated in \u003ci\u003eOperation Happy Holiday \u003c\/i\u003ebecause that experience was exponentially more impactful than any tourist attraction I had experienced during my time in South Korea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI hope that awareness increases South Korean adoptions and that this will spark new programs and post support across all orphanages worldwide for children once they depart from the orphanage. I highly encourage you to do a quick internet search regarding orphans in South Korea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTitus Puppy and I thank everyone who has and will support this initiative! You are all amazing people, with amazing hearts! That was just the first book and I have more work ahead of me, so wish me luck!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll our gratitude, \u003cbr\u003eJosie Wells \u0026amp; Titus Puppy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Josie Wells\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798367304909\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\/16\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 32\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.16lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.08d\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Josie Wells","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47419695726847,"sku":"9798367304909","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_4c64cbab-1f33-4cfd-8352-9231e64b73f5.jpg?v=1761513259","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/titus-puppy-in-south-korea-josie-wells-9798367304909","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}