HOME

Award-winning author Matt de la Peña warmly narrates his children's audiobook, which ponders the meaning of home. The story begins with soft music. While home can be thought of simply as a physical house, de la Peña's melodic prose points out that home can also be gestures of love from our families, such as a mother's note in a lunch box or an abuelita's sharing of secrets while making tortillas. When loss or difficult times occur, de la Peña highlights how family can provide a calm refuge, thus creating the feeling of home. Sound effects add interest to this production. De la Peña uses his tone and careful pacing to deliver his thoughtful and beautiful musings about home. A.M. © AudioFile 2025, Portland, Maine [Published: APRIL 2025]