When Mama Comes Home Tonight
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Board Book · Ages 1–5 · 1998

When Mama Comes Home Tonight

By Eileen Spinelli, Jane Dyer (Illustrator)

A working mother's return transforms bedtime into a cherished ritual.

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30 pages
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As night falls, a working mother returns home, turning the evening into a magical time of connection and love. Her presence brings warmth and comfort, creating a cherished bedtime ritual. How does this nightly reunion shape the bond between mother and child? Discover the tender moments that make each night special in this heartwarming tale.

From the publisher

No other bedtime book addresses working families as effectively as When Mama Comes Home Tonight. Now available as A Classic Board Book edition, it is sure to become a favorite of both mothers and children.

At a glance
Format
Board Book
Pages
30
Reading age
1–5
Audience
Board
Lexile
~420L
Themes & topics
Books about bedtimeBooks about holidaysBooks about momsBooks about familyBooks about parents
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.9
F&P level
~L
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
58489
Publication
Published
April 1, 2001
First published
January 1, 1998
Publisher
Little Simon
Edition
Language
English
Type
Board Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780689842207

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