Papa’s Coming Home

Jojo and Rosie have been counting the minutes until Papa comes home, and their excitement is absolutely contagious. With Daddy’s help, they’ve orchestrated the perfect welcome: homemade signs, freshly picked flowers, and a lovingly baked cake. They’ve packed the car with everything Papa could possibly have missed—every single thing. But when Papa finally arrives and wraps them in the biggest hug, they discover a delightful problem: there’s nowhere for him to sit!

This New York Times bestseller and USA Today bestseller from Chasten Buttigieg captures the beautiful chaos of family life with warmth and humor. Through Dan Taylor’s delightful illustrations, we see the world through a toddler’s eyes—where love means bringing absolutely everything, logic takes a backseat to enthusiasm, and the smallest details become grand adventures.

Perfect for Father’s Day or any day you want to celebrate the dads in your life, Papa’s Coming Home shines a gentle light on modern families and the unconditional love that binds them together. It’s a story that will have little ones giggling at the predicament while parents nod knowingly at the sweet, hilarious logic of childhood.

Whether your family has two dads, two moms, or any loving configuration, this charming picture book celebrates what matters most: coming home to the people who love you—even if they’ve left you absolutely no room in the car.

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