Home at Last
Home at Last by Vera B. Williams is an illustrated picture book published by HarperCollins on September 13, 2016. This 40-page work addresses themes of fear, adoption, and family dynamics through the story of Lester, a young boy who struggles to feel secure in his new home with his adoptive parents, Daddy Albert and Daddy Rich. The narrative explores Lester’s nighttime anxieties and his journey toward finding comfort and belonging within his new family.
Readers will find a heartfelt depiction of Lester’s experiences as he navigates his fears and learns to embrace his new life. The story highlights the supportive actions of his dads, who engage in various activities to help him feel at home, while also introducing the comforting presence of their dog, Wincka. Through vibrant illustrations by Chris Raschka, based on sketches by Williams, the book captures the emotional landscape of childhood and the importance of family, making it a touching exploration of social themes related to family and emotions.
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A poignant, timely, and universal picture book about fear, adoption, family, and the joy of fatherhood, written by beloved and award-winning author Vera B. Williams and illustrated by the author in collaboration with two-time Caldecott Medalist Chris Raschka.
After Lester is adopted by Daddy Albert and Daddy Rich, he develops a big problem—he can’t fall asleep. Night after night he creeps into his parents’ room and attempts to crawl in between his two daddies, confident that if he’s with them and their dog, Wincka, nothing bad will happen to him ever again. But every night, Lester’s new dads walk him back to his own room, hoping that eventually Lester will get used to the new house and his new family and feel as though he belongs. They buy him a bike and take him for ice cream. They make cocoa and introduce him to his cousins. But no matter how happy Lester seems during the day, he still gets scared and worried at night! It’s the sweet dog Wincka who finally solves the problem when she climbs into Lester’s bed and promptly falls asleep, serving as both his pillow and his protector. Lester feels home at last.
Vera B. Williams died on October 16, 2015, while still working on this book with her dear friend and fellow artist Chris Raschka. Chris Raschka’s astonishing and glorious full-color paintings are based on sketches by Vera B. Williams and honor both her spirit and her intent. Home at Last is a universal, timely, and timeless book about the right of all children to belong someplace safe.
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