Mama Travels for Work

Illustrated by Jason Fruchter

Part of the Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood series

A young platypus learns that grownups always come back.

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16 pages· 520L

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Bookroo's summary

When Jodi Platypus's mama leaves for a work trip, she feels sad and alone. With Daniel Tiger's help, Jodi discovers a comforting truth: grownups always return. Join them in this heartwarming tale, complete with a fun countdown activity to ease the wait. Will Jodi find comfort in her mama's promise?

From the publisher

A new generation of children love Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, inspired by the classic series Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood! Daniel helps his friend Jodi Platypus when her mama has to go on a trip in this adorable 8x8 storybook based on an episode of Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood. Daniel Tiger’s new neighbor, Jodi Platypus, is sad. Her mama has to go on a trip for work, but Jodi wants her to stay home so they can be together. Then Jodi’s mama tells her that grownups always come back, and it makes her feel a little better! This sweet story includes a special count-the-days activity–a paper chain with one loop per day–to help children remember when their parent or guardian is coming home. (c) 2019 The Fred Rogers Company

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