Guji Guji
By Chih-Yuan Chen
The Story
When a crocodile egg rolls into her nest, Mother Duck simply hatches it with the rest and raises the little crocodile as one of her own ducklings.
Why It's Special
For the kid sorting out where they belong, this is a story that answers the question before it's even asked: family is who raises you.
- Big idea: Belonging isn't about looking alike — it's about who claims you as their own.
- Vibes: Warm, gentle, quietly funny.
Perfect For Kids Who
- enjoy stories about unlikely families
- are working on understanding what makes someone family
- like to spot the odd one out in a group
- respond well to calm, reassuring animal stories
Ask Your Little Reader
- Story & noticing: What did Mother Duck do when the crocodile egg rolled into her nest?
- Feelings & empathy: How do you think the little crocodile felt growing up alongside the ducklings?
- Real-life connection: Who are the people in your family, even if you don't all look the same?
- Imagination: If an egg rolled into your family's nest, what animal would you want it to be?
