Milton the mailman promises his family he will be home by sunset, no matter what. But today his route takes some unexpected turns. Everything from allergies, to a parade, and even the president himself gets in the way! But Milton is determined to keep his promise—because something very important awaits him.
This rollicking romp by picture book dream team Scott Rothman and Chuck Groenink is a hilarious and tender tale about remembering the special moments in life.
Author
Scott Rothman
SCOTT ROTHMAN is a writer of humor pieces and screenplays, including Draft Day and Army of One, both of which he co-wrote with Rajiv Joseph. Scott is a graduate of Colby College and received an MFA in dramatic writing from New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts. His humor writing has appeared in various publications, including the New Yorker, GQ, and McSweeney’s. He lives in Connecticut with his wife and three children.
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Chuck Groenink
Originally from the Netherlands, CHUCK GROENINK lives in upstate New York with his partner. The illustrator of over twenty books for young readers, including Full Moon Pups, Hungry Jim, The Friend Ship and William’s Winter Nap, Chuck was awarded the Fiep Westendorp Prize in 2007, and his work has been featured by the Society of Illustrators. Boy Here, Boy There is his author-illustrator debut.
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