On Our Way Home

On Our Way Home

by Sebastien Braun

This warm and heartfelt picture book celebrates the love between father and child. Together, Daddy Bear and Baby Bear walk through the forest, racing and resting and gazing at wonderful things on the way: golden leaves falling from the trees, the big yellow sun going down, and beautiful stars twinkling overhead. When they arrive home, Daddy tucks his sleepy little bear into bed with a kiss and a cuddle. With its gentle, simple text and lovely art, "On Our Way Home" is the perfect bedtime story.

This story takes an affectionate look at a warm relationship between parent and child. The story focuses on a Father Bear and Baby Bear making their way home through a lush forest full of charming animals. The rich colors and sweet drawings of the animals make it one of the most beautifully illustrated children's books on the market. The action of the story is exciting, but the calming presence of the father gives the walk an overriding feeling of safety and comfort.

With large font and few words, this is a great book to read out loud word by word with your little one. As your child becomes more accustomed to reading, they will start to recognize the shapes of words. Your child will also be captivated by the large illustrations, and the simple plot will hold a child's attention from beginning to end. The book ends with the father putting the child to bed, so this is a great selection for a bedtime story.

This is a really sweet story that is designed to create a bond between you and your little one. Whenever I read it with my niece Audrey she immediately becomes calmer. By reading through this simple text together, she feels safe, comfortable, and ready to go to sleep.

--Eve