{"product_id":"leos-lobo-by-melissa-cristina-marquez-9798217048854","title":"Leo's Lobo","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLeo's Lobo\u003c\/em\u003e by Melissa Cristina Márquez is a story perfect for young readers and pet owners! Leo is on the search for the \u003cem\u003eperfect\u003c\/em\u003e pet and stumbles upon one in an unexpected place. But in this colourful and quirky picture book, he quickly learns that sometimes raising a pet requires a village.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLeo is thrilled when he and his family enter a shelter so he can adopt a new pet, but after searching for a while, Leo doesn't feel the connection he had hoped for and leaves feeling disappointed. On the way home, he and his family see a busy marketplace and find another shelter hidden inside—one for magical creatures! There, Leo connects with an alebrije, their bond forming before they can even leave the shelter. But he quickly learns just how much responsibility comes with raising a pet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMelissa Cristina Márquez, a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, globally renowned shark scientist, and author of \u003cem\u003eMother of Sharks\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eSea of Constellations\u003c\/em\u003e, returns celebrating Mexican culture, fantastical creatures, and community in this picture book encouraging readers to seek support when needed. Maria Gabriela Gama's whimsical art brings the story to life and draws readers in as they learn alongside Leo the importance of asking for help—a lesson we can all use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47269577883884,"sku":"9798217048854","price":38.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/5146083488674.jpg?v=1769981437","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/leos-lobo-by-melissa-cristina-marquez-9798217048854","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}