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When Mama arrives home, she and her child share a series of gentle, delightfully simple activities that pave the way for bedtime. The story highlights everyday moments of play, song, and love that strengthen the mother‑child bond. Through rhythm and rhyme, readers are invited to experience the calm and comfort of a family’s night routine, encouraging parents and children alike to cherish these quiet, cherished times together.
First publish date: 1998
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Eileen Spinelli
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