When Raj and his dad head out for a day of adventures, list of activities firmly in hand, the young tiger imagines it is going to be the best day ever. But when it transpires that his father has accidentally left his wallet at home, preventing them from doing some of the things on the list, Raj thinks that their outing has been ruined. Fortunately, both he and his dad soon find ways to have fun that don't involve money, and the day turns out to be a success after all...

Expatriate French author/illustrator Sebastien Braun, now living and working in London, has created many engaging reassurance stories for young children. His On Our Way Home is a lovely father-child story for younger childdren, and so is Raj and the Best Day Ever! I thought the loving interactions between Raj and his father were well-captured here, both in art and text, and I appreciated the message (too infrequently seen in children's stories) that fun can be had through activities that don't require a lot of money. As long as you have an imagination, and a loving playmate, you're set! The artwork here was colorful and humorous, perfectly capturing Raj and his father's reactions, whether of consternation or pleasure, throughout the story. Recommended to anyone looking for good father-son stories for the picture-book set, as well as to those seeking children's stories that emphasize that money isn't required, to have a good time with one's loved ones. ( )