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MWSA Review
Finally Home follows a young family anticipating the return of their deployed father, told from the point of view of the daughter. It's a sweet story depicting the family's actions in preparing for the exciting homecoming celebration, using calendars, making posters, baking special treats, and arriving at the base for the special day. Illustrations are heartwarming and provide realistic scenery, military hardware, and characters. The scenes have an emotionally gentle sense, making the book perfect for a bedtime story as a present-day military family counts down the days until the return of their missing loved one.
Review by Betsy Beard (June 2025)
Author's Synopsis
FEEL THE ANTICIPATION AND JOY OF ONE INCREDIBLE DAY!
The butterflies in Sara's belly are fluttering fast. Her family is reuniting today after more than six months apart.
But the hours drag on, testing her patience. The crowds in the hangar finally learn that the planes will land soon.
Which one is Daddy's? Will I recognize him? Sara wonders as she watches the tiny gray dots finally come into view.
Sara chronicles the day's events, highlighting the unbreakable bonds of family. Military families, aviation lovers, and anyone interested in witnessing an incredible family reunion will enjoy this story.
Format(s) for review: Paper only
Review Genre: Children & Young Adult—Picture Book
Number of Pages: 32
Word Count: 500