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.

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