Overview
A charming picture book about unconditional love from New York Times bestselling author Chasten Buttigieg, perfect for families who love each other the whole year through. A charming picture book about unconditional love from New York Times bestselling author Chasten Buttigieg, perfect for families who love each other the whole year through. Jojo and Rosie's papa has been away on a trip, and they can't wait to welcome him home! They make signs, they pick flowers, and with Daddy's help, they bake a cake and pack the car with absolutely everything Papa might have missed while he was away. When Papa's plane arrives, they give him a huge hug-but when they bring him to the car, they realize there's one small problem- Where will Papa sit? Delightfully illustrated by Dan Taylor, this charming story filled with love celebrates dads and familial bonds. Chasten Buttigieg shines a beautiful light on the humorous musings of toddlers and a parent's unconditional love for their child.
Full Product Details
Author: Chasten Buttigieg ,
Dan Taylor
Publisher: Penguin Putnam Inc
Imprint: Philomel Books,U.S.
Dimensions:
Width: 22.60cm
, Height: 0.90cm
, Length: 28.60cm
Weight: 0.397kg
ISBN: 9780593693988
ISBN 10: 0593693981
Pages: 40
Publication Date: 20 May 2025
Recommended Age: From 3 to 7 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Not yet available
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Reviews
Praise for Papa's Coming Home: ""The author offers an affectionate portrait of the everyday domestic life of a same-sex family unit . . . many kids and adults will be pleased to see their experiences reflected on the page."" —Kirkus Reviews
Author Information
Chasten Glezman Buttigieg grew up in Northern Michigan. He is a teacher, advocate, and husband of former presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg. Chasten currently lives with Pete; their two children, Gus and Penelope; and their rescue dog, Buddy, in Traverse City, Michigan. His memoir I Have Something to Tell You was a New York Times bestseller, in both the adult and young adult editions. You can visit Chasten at ChastenWrites.com or follow him on Instagram @Chasten.Buttigieg and on Facebook at /ChastenButtigieg. Dan Taylor is an internationally published children's illustrator and art teacher who lives in the United Kingdom with his partner, Sam. Though he can often be found illustrating picture books using his trusty iPad, he also enjoys getting messy with paint and crayons, and finds inspiration in the design and illustration work of the 1950s and '60s. You can visit Dan Taylor at DanTaylorIllustrator.co.uk or follow him on Instagram @DanTaylorIllustrator.
