Rikki Wants A Pet

<p><strong>Printed in ultra-premium glossy color on durable 70 lb paper with a glossy hardback finish</strong> <em>Rikki Wants A Pet</em> is a warm multicultural story for ages 4 to 13 about change promises and how love sometimes means finding a new way forward.</p><p>When Rikki moves to a new neighborhood everything feels different.</p><p>She misses her cousin feels unsure about her new home and hopes for a puppy on her birthday. But when the lease says no pets her parents take her to ButterflyLand-where she receives a host plant with live caterpillars.</p><p>As Rikki cares for her new pets she discovers the magic of metamorphosis the butterfly life cycle and how caring for living creatures can bring unexpected joy.</p><p>This interactive Jewish-themed book blends emotion parenting wisdom and science education. It includes:</p><ul><li><strong>Real butterfly varieties</strong> for readers to spot and count</li><li><strong>Educational science content</strong> on metamorphosis and host plants</li><li>A heartwarming <strong>community birthday party</strong></li><li><strong>Free Extend the Story discussion questions</strong> available at libbyhikind.com</li><li>Themes of <strong>resilience change and finding connection</strong></li></ul><p>Perfect for read-alouds classrooms homeschool nature units or any child navigating big feelings or new beginnings.</p><p>Don't miss the companion title: <em>Rikki Wants a Pet Activity Marker Coloring Book</em>.</p>