Rafferty Fox is ready to play, but his mother is entirely too busy painting to join in the fun. Feeling frustrated and ignored, Rafferty decides the only logical solution is to pack up his things and find a brand new mom. As he travels through the neighborhood, Rafferty visits the homes of several different friends to see what their mothers are like. He meets moms who love to sing, moms who bake delicious treats, and moms who tell great stories. While these other mothers are certainly fun to visit, Rafferty slowly begins to realize what makes his own family so special. This gentle and heartwarming picture book perfectly captures the strong bond between parent and child, showing young readers that there truly is no place like home.