Papa's Coming Home

By Chasten Buttigieg

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 bestseller
A USA Today bestesller
An 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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0593693981
• ISBN13: 9780593693988
• Release Date: May 2025
• Publisher: Philomel Books
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 8.8" x 11.2"
• Age Range: 3 to 7 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 2