{"product_id":"why-not-to-have-a-journey-harland-9798295860720","title":"Why Not to Have a Pet!","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhat if the very reasons you \u003cem\u003ewant\u003c\/em\u003e a pet... are the same reasons you may not be ready for one?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eWhy Not to Have a Pet, \u003c\/em\u003e young author \u003cstrong\u003eJourney Harland\u003c\/strong\u003e, a finalist with the Memphis Parks and Literacy Guild, delivers a funny and heartfelt story about the adventures-and responsibilities-of having a mischievous dog named Max. When Max disappears \u003cem\u003eagain, \u003c\/em\u003e Journey, her friend Jakell, and her family set out on another neighborhood search that turns into a playful lesson about love, patience, and responsibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough laughter, friendship, and one runaway dog, Journey reminds readers that pets need more than cuddles and playtime-they need attention, energy, and care every single day. From chasing missing dogs to keeping up with their endless curiosity, owning a pet is a big job!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for young readers and animal lovers, this charming story gently teaches children to think about what it really means to care for a pet before bringing one home. Sometimes the best reason \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e to have a pet... is realizing how much responsibility they require.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith warmth and humor, \u003cem\u003eWhy Not to Have a Pet\u003c\/em\u003e is a delightful story about family, friendship, and learning that loving a pet means being ready to care for one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBefore you ask for a puppy, read Journey's story... and ask yourself-am I ready for a Max?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eParents will appreciate this story because it opens the door to important conversations about responsibility, empathy, and pet care in a fun and relatable way. Before a child asks for a puppy or kitten, this book helps families talk honestly about the daily work pets require-feeding, walking, cleaning up, and keeping them safe. It also models teamwork, as Journey's family works together to find Max, showing children the value of cooperation and family support.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is a wonderful addition to home libraries, classrooms, and gift collections because it blends humor, adventure, and a life lesson children can carry with them long after the story ends.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Journey Harland\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798295860720\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Liberation's Publishing LLC\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/22\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 20\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.15lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 8.50w x 0.05d","brand":"Journey Harland","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49084184625407,"sku":"9798295860720","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/why-not-to-have-a-journey-harland-9798295860720","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}