The Lamb-a-roo by Diana Kimpton illustrated by Rosalind Beardshaw

This book is by an adoptive mother who was inspired to write this for her daughter. Here is the inside cover: "Lamb is alone and sad and wants a mother. In spite of having lots of relatives, Kangaroo is sad too because she has no baby of her own. When the two find each other, they become a happy family until Lamb realizes that he is different from all the other kangaroo children and attempts to fit in ... with hilarious results. Diana views humor as a helpful means of presenting serious information. This book celebrates the meaning of "family" and emphasizes the important message that differences are what make us special."

I liked this book. The beginning of the Lamb being alone leaves the story open so it can fit different adoption backgrounds. It was also nice that the mother just desired a child... no other meanings... just a want to love a child (lamb). This one was another wonderful accidental grab at the library (I have luck!). The beautiful pictures were made with acrylic paint on heavy textured paper, over which was added handmade papers and actual pressed flowers and leaves (it's set in the outback). Hope you enjoy. =0)