You're Not My Real Mother!

What are some of the qualities of a real mother? She*s nurturing--she*ll let you put twenty Band-Aids on a bruised knee when you only need one; she*s dedicated--she*ll drive miles out of her way to retrieve your beloved bear left behind; she*s playful--she catches fireflies with you after bedtime . . . and much, much more.

Drawn from the author*s everyday life as an adoptive parent, this cheerful yet tender parent-child conversation offers a response to children who*ve ever asked an adoptive parent why they don*t look like one another. Gentle, lighthearted watercolors by Christy Hale complete the picture of a very special relationship. Here is an invaluable companion for adopted children--and the adults who love them--as they explore the emotional realities of a different kind of family.