The Welcome Home

Written & illustrated by Amy June Bates

A quiet couple seeks the perfect pet, but is a puppy the missing piece?

3.7/5 Goodreads · 233 ratings

40 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Mr. and Mrs. Gargleson-Bittle's quiet life needs a spark. They welcome a snail, an elephant, and an aardvark into their home, yet something still feels incomplete. As their house fills with noise and joy, a waggy puppy arrives. Could this be the companion they've been searching for? Discover the heartwarming journey of finding the perfect pet and the joy of an ever-growing family.

From the publisher

“The gorgeous illustrations and lovely storyline make this an instant classic.” –Kirkus Reviews (starred review) From the creator of The Big Umbrella comes another poetic and lushly illustrated picture book about the joy of companionship and there always being room for one more in this tale about the search for the perfect pet. Mr. and Mrs. Gargleson-Bittle are looking for a change. Their life has become too quiet, and little changes like eating waffles only help for a moment. They decide to get a pet–but what kind should they have? First they welcome a snail into their home, then an elephant named Louise, then an aardvark named Sam. One by one they come, and while the house is definitely no longer quiet, Mr. and Mrs. Gargleson-Bittle still have room and love for more. Could this waggy, lick-your-face puppy be what makes their family complete?

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