Newsweek reports on "My Beautiful Mommy," a new picture book about plastic surgery that aims to explain to children why mom is getting a flatter tummy and a 'prettier' nose. It features a perky mother explaining to her child why she's having cosmetic surgery (a nose job and tummy tuck).

Apparently, it has a happy ending: Mommy winds up "even more" beautiful than before, and her daughter is thrilled. The book hits shelves just in time for Mother's Day.

Has plastic surgery become so mainstream and acceptable that it's inspiring children's books? Check this story out here and tell us what you think!

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