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.