About This Book
"Always Come Home to Me" tells the tender story of Mei-Mei and Di-Di, siblings who are devastated when their pet doves, Butterfly and Squeaky, go missing. Driven by their love and grief, they decide to run away from home to search for their beloved birds. This chapter book, suitable for ages 4-11, gently addresses themes of loss, sibling loyalty, and the universal longing for belonging. It offers a comforting narrative about the importance of family and the security of knowing you always have a home to return to, even after a difficult journey or a big emotion.
When their doves, Butterfly and Squeaky, disappear, siblings Mei-Mei and Di-Di are devastated and run away from home, determined to find their beloved pets.
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Discussion Prompts
1
How did Mei-Mei and Di-Di feel when their doves went missing? Have you ever felt that sad about losing something or someone?
2
Why do you think the children decided to run away? What were they hoping to achieve?
3
What does "home" mean to you? How do you think Mei-Mei and Di-Di felt when they thought about coming home?
4
What did the siblings learn about each other during their adventure?
5
If you lost a pet, what would you do?
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