Ted and Tina's dad says that they can finally get a pet. Follow along as they decide what kind, and go to the shelter to get their first family pet! This story includes a lovely depiction of a father and his children as they think about what sort of pet to get, and how to decide which pet is best for them. Packed with over 200 chances to hear and say "T", "D", and "N" in all word positions, this book is perfect for stimulating those early developing sounds in speech. Created by Cass Kim, a Speech-Language Pathologist, this book also promotes other fundamental language skills such as prepositions and early problem-solving - perfect for ages 12 months to 5 years. Like all of the books in the Phonological and Articulation Children's Books line, "Ted and Tina Adopt a Kitten: T, D, N Sounds" includes Helpful Tips for Parents pages in the back to assist families in getting the most out of storytime. This book is also a perfect gift for early elementary school teachers and will be a wonderful addition to any classrom. Phonological and Articulation Children's Books  are 100% American Made - created in Hawaii, and printed in facilities across the United States, primarily in Pennsylvania, Oklahoma, and Kentucky. A large majority of small published children's books sold in the US are printed outside of the US to keep printing costs lower (completely understandable). We believe in supporting and maintaining American jobs, a mission even more important this year than any other.   Your purchase of this book supports a small business. Thank you for shopping small! Created by an American Speech and Hearing Association certified Speech-Language Pathologist, this is the 2nd book in the 6 book Phonological and Articulation Children's Books Speech Sound Series. Cass Kim is a licensed SLP with a passion for making practice at home fun and gentle - it shouldn't feel like work! These books are designed to promote early phonological awareness skills for young children as they are developing print awareness, as well as targeted at-home practice for children with speech sound delays or disorders. Cass owns a private practice for speech therapy and knows how hard it can be as a parent to practice at home - which is why she designed these books to take the work out of it.   Kawena VK, the illustrator, is a local artist that grew up in Hawaii with a fascination for art and nature She learned through a traditional atelier before pursuing her Bachelor of Arts degree at the University of Hawaii.