{"product_id":"why-not-to-have-a-pet-paperback-2","title":"Why Not to Have a Pet! - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJourney Harland\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eBrittany World Studios\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\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\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.05 x 8.5 x 8.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 22, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48875278106873,"sku":"9798295860720","price":21.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/8KM4EC0pQd9798295860720_1200ed17-1fa8-4204-be07-088e70448092.webp?v=1787333661","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/why-not-to-have-a-pet-paperback-2","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}