Product Description

Loving Marley is a celebrated winner of an iParenting Media Award For Kurt and Ann and Ben and Justy it was love at first sight from the moment they saw the adorable playful puppy. But were all their hearts big enough to make a lifelong commitment to add a pet to their family. In Loving Marley, the Barkers soon learn adopting a pet is a big responsibility and a decision that, with patience and love, will lead to a lifetime of fun and adventures! Loving Marley will delight, teach, and guide young readers and new pet owners as they are introduced to the day-by-day joys and trials that adopting a family pet brings. This groundbreaking, insightful picture storybook is for anyone and everyone who wants to adopt a pet. Perfect for parents, grandparents and educators who are focused on sharing the commitment and responsibility of pet ownership with children. For ages 4 to 8 Teaches parents and children about pet care and responsible pet ownership Easy-to-read with captivating realistic illustrations Perfect for families as a read to or read alone storybook, or for instructional use and for institutions promoting pet care PugTale Publishing is dedicated to helping parents and their children understand that pet ownership is a lifelong commitment to care for and love an animal. The focus of all books is on helping parents and children prepare for responsible pet ownership and a lifetime of fun with animal companions whether they are feathered, furry or finned. Look for future PugTale Publishing Adventures storybooks: Teaching Marley, Bringing Home Belle, Marley and Belle at the Fair and many others.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #462430 in Books
• Published on: 2007-10-15
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 32 pages

Review
This colorful illustrated storybook will educate families about the importance of making a good decision when getting a pet. When one becomes a new pet owner there are many things that need attention and "Loving Marley" is a creative way to help relay those details. A fantastic tale that will help prepare everyone regarding the responsibilities and changes that will happen when this new addition to the family comes into the house, we happily award our Dove Family-Approved Seal to this book. We award it five Doves, our highest rating. --Donna Rolfe, Dove Foundation

About the Author
Donald and Sara Hassler are first-time children’s book authors and publishers. Their passion for both animals and children’s books led to the creation of PugTale Publishing—a company dedicated to helping novice and experienced pet owners learn about responsible pet care and the commitment needed to love a pet for a lifetime. The authors reside in Connecticut with Marley and Belle, the real-life inspiration for the PugTale Adventures storybooks. Carol Newsom has been captivating and entertaining children with her watercolor illustrations for over twenty years. Her art has graced the pages of over 150 books. Newsom holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in story illustrations from the Art Center College of Design in Los Angeles California and has been a freelance illustrator for her entire career. She lives in Kitteredge Colorado. Some titles include The Emperor’s New Clothes, (Dutton Children’s Books), Kevin Corbet Eats Flies (Minstrel) and A Swan Named Sam, (Harper Collins)

Customer Reviews

Children and puppy dogs are a natural combination for fun and mischief!
Children and puppy dogs are a natural combination for fun and mischief! Co-authored by Donald and Sara Hassler, "Loving Marley" is an informative and entertaining picturebook designed to introduce children ages 4 through 8 to the concept of pet ownership as a lifelong commitment to care for and love their animal companion. Gifted artist Carol Newson's illustrations are a superb storytelling enhancement throughout. The debut title of an anticipated series of adventures featuring Marley the pug dog, "Loving Marley" is an especially recommended picturebook for introducing children to the responsibilities and possibilities of an animal companion whether it is furred, finned, or feathered. Of special not is the associated website at www.pugtaleadventues.com where children can learn more. Simply stated, "Loving Marley" will prove to be a popular acquisition choice for family, school, and community library picturebook collections and personal reading lists.

A Mom's Choice Awards Recipient!
The Mom's Choice Awards® honors excellence in family-friendly media, products and services. An esteemed panel of judges includes education, media and other experts as well as parents, children, librarians, performing artists, producers, medical and business professionals, authors, scientists and others. A sampling of the panel members includes: Dr. Twila C. Liggett, Ten-time Emmy-winner, professor and founder of Reading Rainbow; Julie Aigner-Clark, Creator of Baby Einstein and The Safe Side Project; Jodee Blanco, New York Times Best-Selling Author; LeAnn Thieman, Motivational speaker and coauthor of seven Chicken Soup For The Soul books; Tara Paterson, Certified Parent Coach, and founder of The Just For Mom Foundation(tm) and the Mom's Choice Awards®. Parents and educators look for the Mom's Choice Awards® seal in selecting quality materials and products for children and families. This book has been honored by this distinguished award.

Loving Marley
A wonderful book for children and adults. A learning experience for children --how to take care of their pet and respect their pet. The importance of having a pet as a family member. A book you can relate to. Thanks.