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Or what it would feel like to finally feel at home after moving around to different foster families for years. But there's one thing B does know: they want to be a dog trainer when they grow up. And when they meet Gooseberry--a feisty stray dog who seems as wary of strangers as B does--B feels an instant connection. With Gooseberry, B could have everything they want: a family of their own, and a dog to train. And B's newest foster parents agree to let B adopt him.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut training a dog isn't as easy as B expected. Gooseberry is anxious and barely lets B pet him, let alone train him. Will Gooseberry ever feel at ease with B? And how can B teach Gooseberry to trust, when they know so little about trust themself? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eGooseberry\u003c\/i\u003e is a heartwarming story by the acclaimed author of \u003ci\u003eDear Mothman\u003c\/i\u003e about finding family, finding hope, and--most of all--finding and accepting yourself.\u003cp\u003eAlso by Robin Gow\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDear Mothman\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSaber-Tooth\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"display:none\"\u003eISBN-10: 1419764438\u003cbr\u003eISBN-13: 9781419764431\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: Gow, Robin\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Harry N. Abrams\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Harry N. 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And the child explains. \"I look like a boy, but sometimes I feel more like a girl.\" At last, it's been said. The child shares that their name feels like an itchy sweater and they want to change it to \"Gray.\" It's a big change, but one they can grow into together. And when Gray's dad finally uses their chosen name, it feels warm and right, just like hot chocolate after the first skate of the season. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis personal story, co-written by acclaimed author Andrew Larsen and his son Bells, is inspired by Bells's own experience as a transgender person. It's about the joy and comfort a child feels when a parent affirms their identity, and how the transition can be complex for the rest of the family. An excellent conversation starter for families with a child who might be questioning their gender identity, it centers the child's experience of navigating and sharing what they feel, and shows that, though the child's sense of themself is changing, their place in the family is not. It also demonstrates a supportive and respectful family environment, where home is a safe space. 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