In this cozy story of a working-class British family, a father’s overnight shift on a sleeper train parallels his family’s evening and bedtime rituals. In a narrative alternating between father and son, Daddy helps passengers board and find their cabins as Harry and Gran head home for late afternoon tea. As Daddy delivers trays of tea to families on the train, Harry feeds Baby while Mummy puts supper on the table. Daddy enjoys his late-night lunch while, back home, Harry and Baby are bathed. In the morning, when Daddy finally arrives home, ready for a bowl of porridge and bed, Harry is just beginning a new day. Peppered with British words, phrases, and lullabies (“moggy,” “mind the gap,” and “too- ra-loo,” to name a few), this book offers a glimpse into the life of a loving, multigenerational family and the fascinating-to-kids work of a sleeper train attendant. (Ages 2–5)

A cozy book perfect for sharing at bedtime or breakfast

As Harry and Gran head home for supper, Daddy's day is just getting started. Daddy is in London, working as a conductor on an overnight train headed for Penzance, while Harry and the rest of his family stay cozy in their seaside cottage. As Daddy bustles around the train, Harry's day is winding down with dinner, card games, and a hot bath. But when Daddy comes home in the morning after a long night's work, he and Harry enjoy a happy reunion.

In this warm, soothing book, two parallel stories run side-by-side, finally coming together in a sweet ending that will delight both parents and kids.