The Welcome Home (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781534492325)

"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?

Author: Amy June Bates
ISBN-10: 1534492321
ISBN-13: 9781534492325
Publisher: Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books
Language: English
Published: 09/19/2023
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 11.20h x 9.20w x 0.40d

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 07/15/2023
Publishers Weekly 07/17/2023
Booklist 09/01/2023 pg. 97
School Library Journal 10/01/2023 pg. 69