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Reach for this book when your child is noticing differences between themselves and others, or when you want to celebrate the unconditional nature of a parent's love regardless of a child's quirks. Mrs. Goose is a devoted mother who adores her little one, even though the baby looks like a chicken and prefers scratching for corn over swimming in the pond. It is a gentle, humorous take on the realization that children often have their own unique ways of being in the world. Ideal for toddlers and preschoolers, Charlotte Voake's classic uses soft illustrations and simple text to normalize the idea of being different. While the baby is clearly a chick, Mrs. Goose never stops being a loving mother. This story provides a wonderful opening to discuss adoption, foster care, or simply the beauty of a family where everyone is accepted exactly as they are.