The Horn Book Guide

PRESCHOOL

Banks, Kate

Mama's Coming Home

32 pp. | Farrar/Foster | March, 2003 | Trade ISBN 0-374-34747-6 $$16.00

(2) PS Illustrated by Tomek Bogacki. A rhythmic text and energetic pictures capture the anticipation of a favorite time of day--when Mama comes home from work. Papa happily dons an apron to make dinner, and children help tidy up to get ready for Mama's arrival. The left side of each spread describes the activity at home, while the right side follows Mama's trip through the city. The text speaks directly to the young child, for whom a parent's return is an everyday delight.

Reviewer: Lauren Adams | Horn Book Magazine Issue: March, 2003