{"product_id":"ethels-new-home-9781460257364","title":"Ethel's New Home","description":"\u003ch2\u003eEthel's New Home - A Heartwarming Children's Picture Book\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\nEthel's New Home is a heartwarming story about a dwarf hamster who lives in a hamster tank with seven brothers and sisters. But Ethel has a problem, she is getting tired of having to share all the time with them. Ethel can't eat, drink, or sleep when she wants because her brothers and sisters are always in the way. Ethel decides the answer is to escape from the tank and find a new, more spacious place to live by herself. Will Ethel make her way home again? A story with a theme that both parents and children will enjoy reading together especially if they come from a large family.\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect for Young Readers Ages 3-7\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\nThis picture book tackles important themes of independence, sharing, and belonging in a way that resonates with young children. The story follows Ethel's adventure as she escapes her crowded hamster tank, making it an engaging bedtime story that sparks conversations about family dynamics and appreciating what we have.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTeaching Life Lessons Through Story\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\nEthel's New Home serves as an excellent character education tool, helping children understand social skills like sharing and the importance of family. The narrative naturally introduces discussions about sibling relationships, personal space, and finding balance between independence and belonging. Parents from large families will find this story particularly relevant for their children.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eRogo, Kathy:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Kathy Rogo found her inspiration for Ethel's New Home from her two sons Kevin and TJ and a pet hamster named Ethel. This story is loosely based on Ethel's talent for escaping the hamster tank and then being found in the last places you would ever imagine. Kathy grew up in Woodland Hills, California and moved to Aspen, Colorado at age 23 and finally learned to ski three years after that. Kathy has a day job and writes in her spare time.","brand":"FriesenPress","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50680945115410,"sku":"9781460257364","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_5ca9f41d-380d-4a95-9adb-8a859a18c045.jpg?v=1733946299","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/ethels-new-home-9781460257364","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}