I'll Always Come Back to You

Written by Carmen Tafolla · Illustrated by Grace Zong

A mother's promise: no distance can keep her from returning home.

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32 pages

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Bookroo's summary

When a mother leaves for work, she promises her daughter she'll always return, no matter the obstacles. From riding whales to battling bears, nothing can keep them apart. Will her daughter believe in this unbreakable bond? This touching tale explores love's power to bridge any distance, offering comfort to children facing separation anxiety.

From the publisher

I might have to visit a very sick friend, or rescue a sinking canoe, but I will always, always, always come back to you! What happens when someone you love heads out the door? When a mother goes out to work and her daughter stays behind, Mom reassures her child that nothing can keep her from coming back home again. Mom promises that she would even ride on a whale or fight off a passel of bears, if that’s what it takes to return to her child! Her daughter might have to wait with Gramma or a friend at home. Whether their time apart has been long or short, the family will be together again. This humorous and touching book reminds young readers that distance cannot diminish love. Perfect for children struggling with separation anxiety or a change in family life, this book represents a parent’s promise that they will be back, no matter what! Reassuring rhyme and amusing illustrations create a story to cherish when loved ones have gone away–and also when they’ve come back at last.

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