When Home Wasn't Enough – Children's Book Animal Welfare
When Home Wasn't Enough – Children's Book Animal Welfare
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You want your child to learn real responsibility – but nobody shows them what that actually looks like.
Every day, kids watch videos of cute parrots sitting on shoulders, doing tricks, saying words. It looks fun. Easy. Harmless.
And then comes the ask: "Mom, Dad – I want one too!"
What those videos don't show? The bird pulling out its own feathers from stress. The cage that's way too small. The child who doesn't understand why their pet isn't happy – even though they did everything "right."
Children don't learn responsibility through rules or lectures. They learn it through stories – through characters who make the same mistakes, feel the same feelings, and ultimately grow.
"When Home Wasn't Enough" tells the story of Liam – a boy who wants nothing more than a parrot. He gets one. And then discovers, step by step, that real love sometimes means: letting go.
✦ For children ages 5 and up – perfect for reading together
✦ Powerful illustrations that bring emotions to life
✦ A clear message about animal welfare, empathy, and real responsibility
✦ Every copy sold supports animal welfare education projects
Sometimes the right decision is also the hardest one – but it's the one that makes us grow.
📖 WILD Moments – Book 2: When Home Wasn't Enough
"True love for animals means putting their wellbeing above your own wishes."
Is a beautiful, colorful cage really enough for a real parrot?
In the second book of our series, When Home Wasn't Enough, we meet Liam. He has always dreamed of having his own colorful parrot, but he quickly learns: a living being is not a "decoration" or a "room accessory." This is a moving story about responsibility, deep compassion, and the courage to make a difficult decision out of pure love for an animal.
🎓 Your Purchase Does Good: Education for Schools
By purchasing this book, you become a partner in our educational project. The proceeds enable the WILD Moments team to visit schools across Austria and offer free workshops. Together, we show the next generation that animals are personalities who deserve our respect and a species-appropriate life.
⭐ Premium Quality – A Treat for All the Senses
We put a lot of love into every detail to make this book a truly special experience:
- Softcover with Soft-Touch Lamination: Gives the cover a velvety, premium feel.
- Exclusive 3D UV Effect: A glossy embossing on the cover creates visual depth and an elegant design.
- Rounded Corners: For a modern look and protection against quick wear from little hands.
- 51 Colorful Pages: Printed on high-quality 150g art paper that brings the illustrations to life.
- Classic A5 Format (148x210 mm): The ideal size for cozy bedtime reading sessions.
📦 Shipping & Pre-Order
⚠️ Important Note: Pre-Order
This product is currently only available as a pre-order. By purchasing, you secure a copy of this special edition and support our educational work in schools before the official release.
Technical Details:
• Author: Beri Kirsh
• Topic: Animal welfare and responsibility
• Language: Available in German or English – choose your preferred language.
