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  • Published: 5 August 2025
  • ISBN: 9780593693988
  • Imprint: Philomel
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 40
  • RRP: $32.99

Papa's Coming Home





A charming picture book about unconditional love from New York Times bestselling author Chasten Buttigieg, perfect for families who love each other the whole year through.

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.

  • Published: 5 August 2025
  • ISBN: 9780593693988
  • Imprint: Philomel
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 40
  • RRP: $32.99
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