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Papa's Coming Home by Chasten Buttigieg, Dan Taylor

Papa's Coming Home

by Chasten Buttigieg, illustrated by Dan Taylor

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.

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 hugbut 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.

On Tour

Join Chasten Buttigieg to celebrate the launch of Papa's Coming Home!

May 15 2025 (Thu)
Traverse City, MI
***SOLD OUT*** THE CITY OPERA HOUSE with Horizon Books, Up North Pride, and Friends of the Traverse Area District Library
In conversation with Pete Buttigieg
6:00 PM EDT
May 15 2025 (Thu)
Traverse City, MI
THE CITY OPERA HOUSE with Horizon Books, Up North Pride, and Friends of the Traverse Area District Library
In conversation with Pete Buttigieg
8:00 PM EDT
May 16 2025 (Fri)
Indianapolis, IN
INDIANA REPERTORY THEATRE with Loudmouth Books
In conversation with John Green
7:00 PM EDT
May 17 2025 (Sat)
Ann Arbor, MI
ANN ARBOR DISTRICT LIBRARY with Literati Bookstore
6:30 PM EDT
May 18 2025 (Sun)
Northvale, NJ
BOOKS & GREETINGS
Book Signing Only
12:00 PM EDT
May 18 2025 (Sun)
New York, NY
THE ARNHOLD STUDIO with 92 St Y
7:30 PM EDT
May 20 2025 (Tue)
Washington, D.C.
East City Bookshop @ Union Stage
In conversation with Kara Swisher
7:00 PM EDT
May 21 2025 (Wed)
Nashville, TN
NASHVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY with Parnassus Books
6:30 PM CDT
May 22 2025 (Thu)
Naperville, IL
MEILEY-SWALLOW HALL AT NORTH CENTRAL COLLEGE with Anderson’s Bookshop
7:00 PM CDT
May 27 2025 (Tue)
Menlo Park, CA
KEPLER’S BOOKSTORE
7:00 PM PDT
May 28 2025 (Wed)
Summerland, CA
GODMOTHERS
In conversation with Max Greenfield
6:00 PM PDT
Chasten Buttigieg

Photo: © Carina Teoh

About the Author

Chasten Glezman Buttigieg grew up in Northern Michigan. He is a teacher, advocate, and husband of former presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg. Chasten currently lives with Pete; their two children, Gus and Penelope; and their rescue dog, Buddy, in Traverse City, Michigan. His memoir I Have Something to Tell You was a New York Times bestseller, in both the adult and young adult editions. You can visit Chasten at ChastenWrites.com

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