Papa prepares dinner and the boys set the table as they， the dog， and the cat eagerly await Mama's return home after work.， Mama’s back from work! “Mama’s coming home，” says Papa. And that’s all it takes to get this rambunctious household – two boys， a baby， a dog， and a cat – to settle down. As they pitch in， preparing dinner and straightening up the house， Mama crosses the bustling city， eager to be with her family. Tomek Bogacki’s clever illustrations and Kate Banks’s rhythmic text capture the spirit of activity and anticipation as finally， at the end of the day， their two worlds come together. Children will delight in sharing in the celebration of this everyday homecoming. ，Papa prepares dinner and the boys set the table as they， the dog， and the cat eagerly await Mama's return home after work.