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Desperately wanting to become a mom, Goose Gertie built a nest and sat on large goose eggs, patiently waiting days for her little goslings to be born. Unfortunately, her eggs never hatched. It seemed that Gertie's dream of nurturing her very own chicks would never come true. But one bright and sunny morning, Gertie heard a soft little quack and along came five yellow and black ducklings who quickly bonded with Gertie, following her everywhere she went. Gertie enlisted the help of her two friends, and suddenly, the ducklings had three surrogate mothers. Highly energetic, impossibly curious, and delightfully playful, the five ducklings were constantly on the go. Gertie stayed close, diligently protecting them, teaching them, showing them love, and keeping them safe. The ducklings grew to love Gertie like their own mother, and Gertie's heart was filled with joy because she finally had the family she always wanted.
Sizemore's love of children and passion for children's literature are evident in this delightfully heart-warming tale based on a true story about the author's geese. With an engaging rhyme scheme, compelling storyline, and beautifully colorful illustrations, this is a lovely story that young readers will thoroughly enjoy. The book expands the concept of family to include not only blood relatives but also chosen families formed through love and devotion. It also delivers the powerful message that seemingly unfulfilled dreams can still come true in wonderfully unexpected ways. Aptly dedicated to moms everywhere, this book demonstrates that motherhood comes in many joyous forms and that the essence of true motherhood is a loving heart, a nurturing soul, and a fiercely protective nature.