Vincent Comes Home by Jessixa Bagley, Aaron Bagley
Published by Roaring Brook Press on February 13th 2018
ISBN: 1626727805
Pages: 32
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A lovely picture book that explores the concept of home and what it means to people, or animals. Vincent the cat lives on a cargo ship, aptly titled Domus; if only Vincent spoke Latin he would know where his home was. When he hears several of the sailors speaking highly of “Home” he wonders if he has one and if it’s better than where he is. Eager to get to the bottom of the mystery, Vincent dares to leave the ship one day in pursuit of a mate heading for “Home.” When the man arrives home, Vincent observes that “Home” does not look that special. As he continues his research, he finds that Home seems to be about the people waiting for you. Luckily, his person, the captain, has been looking for him and when the two are finally reunited, they promptly head Home. Mystery solved. Home is the person who misses you when you’re gone and who looks for you when you are lost. Husband and wife team Jessixa and Aaron Bagley beautifully convey their message through simple text and shimmering watercolor illustrations. A solid addition for any picture book collection.

Reviewed by Jill O’Connor, Merrill Memorial Library, Yarmouth