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Loving Marley

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REVIEWED BY: Wayne S. Walker, reviewer with Stories for Children Magazine

Was there ever a time in your life when you really, really, really wanted a pet? Kurt and Ann Barker and their children, Ben and Justy, have a home filled with love and decide that it is time to share their love. Since Aunt Martha's dog, Starlight, has just had puppies, the Barkers go visit her to see about adopting one of them. When they arrive, Aunt Martha tells them that homes have been found for all the puppies except the littlest one, but the Barkers immediately fall in love with the last puppy and name him Marley. Adopting a puppy is a big responsibility, so Kurt, Ann, Ben, and Justy go home to get ready for his coming. Just what all will they need to do? And how will Marley react when he arrives?

The cute little pug puppy, drawn so cuddly looking in Carol Newsom's illustrations, is based on a real dog named Marley. Authors Donald and Sara Hassler have provided an adorable story that will not only be fun for children (especially pet lovers) to read but will also help them understand that pet ownership is a lifelong commitment to care for and love an animal. Marley the pug is introduced in this first PugTales Adventures storybook. Future volumes are planned that will guide young pet owners in the day-by-day joys and trials that adopting a family pet brings. Loving Marley is a homey and loving tale that I highly recommend.

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 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.