There's plenty for Jesse to do each day when his mom drops him off at Sara's house on her way to work. An upbeat text and full-color illustrations show Jesse's typical activities in home daycare while smaller inset pictures show what his mom is doing at work. (Ages 2-4)

Richard Brown's cozy illustrations show Jesse's day atthe day-care center as he plays, hears a story, and has a snack. The inset illustrations show mom at work at her computer terminal, making a presentation, and having a tea break. This warm, simple story gives young children a concerete understaning of the daycare routine. Full-color illustrations.