
First-person narration follows an anthropomorphic puppy settling in with a 'new mom. You are faced with many challenges such as not looking alike, feeling comfortable in to a new home, and more. She plays with him, takes care of him, and sometimes even makes him mad! But that's okay, because when he's feeling sad, she knows just what to say."A gentle, comforting story about nontraditional families. Galindos American picture-book debut makes strides toward filling gaps in adoption narratives. 'My New Mom & Me' is a story about the challenges both the child and the Mother face when they are learning to become a family. (And who cares what anyone else thinks!) The puppy's new mom does all the things other parents do. But his mom says she likes that they look different, and soon the puppy likes it, too. After all, his mom has stripes and he doesn't. When the puppy comes to live with his new mom, he is nervous. ISBN: 9780553521344 Author: Galindo, Renata Binding: Hardcover Fiction/ Nonfiction: Fiction. 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. Annotation: Here is a heartwarming and completely accessible story about adoption, diversity, and acceptance.
