My New Mom & Me

My New Mom & Me by Galindo, Renata. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9780553521344.

A heartwarming "tail" about adoption, diversity, and acceptance - a perfect storytime read this Mothers Day! Told from the point of view of a puppy who is adopted by a cat, this gentle and reassuring tale is perfect for very young readers and listeners. When the puppy comes to live with his new mom, he is nervous. After all, his mom has stripes and he doesnt. But his mom says she likes that they look different, and soon the puppy likes it, too. (And who cares what anyone else thinks!) The puppys new mom does all the things other parents do. She plays with him, takes care of him, and sometimes even makes him mad! But thats okay, because when hes feeling sad, she knows just what to say. "A gentle, comforting story about nontraditional families."--Booklist