Papa's Coming Home
Papa's Coming Home
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Papa's Coming Home

Written by Chasten Buttigieg & illustrated by Dan Taylor
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$19.99
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3 - 7
Reading age
40
Page count
540L
Lexile measure
May 20, 2025
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A charming picture book about unconditional love from New York Times bestselling author Chasten Buttigieg, perfect for Father’s Day and for families who love each other the whole year through.A New York Times bestsellerA USA Today bestesllerAn ABA National Indie bestseller 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.

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780593693988
    Publication Date
    May 20, 2025
    Publisher
    Philomel Books
    Original Publication Date
    May 20, 2025
    Page Count
    40
    Audience
    Picture
    Reading Age
    3 - 7 years
    Lexile® Level
    540L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~N
    Est. ATOS® Book Level
    ~3.6

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