I'll Lend You My Daddy

I'll Lend You My Daddy
Author: Becky King
Publisher: Starts with Us
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2019-12-14
Genre:
ISBN: 9781733663038

In I'll Lend You My Daddy, young boys and girls find ways to manage their feelings about deployment (from goodbyes, to the first night, to missed birthdays) as they eagerly await their fathers' return. Through the support of family and friends, care packages, and calls, these children grow strong with the knowledge of what it means to serve, generating pride from within, that makes glorious reunions all the more sweet by book's end.*Makes a wonderful book for discussion with military children who have difficulties sorting through their emotions such as sadness, fear, or separation anxiety *Provides a source of connection for military children with deployed family members to the greater universe of families who go through a similar experience*Reflects children from diverse families with touching illustrations from the talented Valerie Valdivia in a 32-page full-color picture book format*An ideal gift for families with young children, preparing for deployment for the first time and during deployment*A valuable tool for teachers and educators who encourage an appreciation for our nation's armed forces and also for the children of those families who make sacrifices every day of the year, including birthdays, Independence Day, Veteran's Day, and Memorial Day, and other holidays of remembrance and appreciationWritten by Becky King, mother to a 7-year-old son named Benson when her husband was first deployed to Afghanistan. King hopes that the book gives voice to the many children who experience what Benson experienced in a way that will resonate and help transform feelings of separation and sadness into feelings of love, courage, resilience, and pride.

I Miss You!

I Miss You!
Author: Beth Andrews
Publisher: Prometheus Books
Total Pages: 56
Release: 2010-03-05
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1615920218

Military families face stressful times that are unique to the military lifestyle. One of the most challenging situations, both for children and parents, is when a father, mother, or sibling is deployed for military service and must be away from the home. Children often experience sadness, anger, fear, anxiety, and loneliness, and they do not understand their own feelings or know how to express them. This book is designed to help children especially, but also their parents, during such difficult times. Based on many years of experience as a social worker, who has assisted military families experiencing stress, author Beth Andrews has created an excellent tool for allowing children and their loved ones to deal with the many emotions caused by deployment. The text and illustrations encourage children to discuss their feelings and to draw their own pictures to express themselves. The accompanying parents'' guide is designed to validate parents'' feelings and give them ways to help their children cope. Guided by this approach, a parent or caregiver can help their children understand why one of their parents or a sibling had to leave home, identify their reactions, cope with their feelings in a positive way, be assured that they are not alone, and try new activities to help themselves adjust. At a time when military families are asked to make many sacrifices in the service of their country, this reassuring book will be a welcome resource.

Daddy Left with Mr. Army

Daddy Left with Mr. Army
Author: Chandelle Walker
Publisher: Archway Publishing
Total Pages: 29
Release: 2018-12-12
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1480868043

Living as a military child can often be challenging. Have you wondered what a military deployment is like from the eyes of these children? Have you thought about what they might be feeling, and do you question how to help them get through it? In Daddy Left with Mr. Army, author Chandelle Walker offers insight from a child’s perspective to help you understand the emotions your child may be feeling as a separation occurs. Based on Walker’s personal experiences in a military family dealing with deployments, Daddy Left with Mr. Army helps both children and parents open a conversation about the time away. Through rhyme and illustrations, this picture book shares the challenges of deployment but also the joys of serving the United States in the military.

Brave Like Me

Brave Like Me
Author: Barbara Kerley
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 52
Release: 2016
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1426323603

When someone is serving our country, far from home, everyone in their family has to be brave. Including -- and sometimes especially -- the kids. This book speaks to all kids in this situation in telling the story of a boy and a girl with parents away on duty. It captures the children's worries, fears, trials, and triumphs while waiting for their parents to return from service. Although the narrative tells one universal tale, the photographs depict multiple perspectives so that every reader has someone they can relate to. In the end, each child finds the strength and patience to endure the wait, showing admirable bravery and inspiring us all. An afterword looks further at the meaning of bravery and offers resources for helping kids deal with transition, deployment, and separation.

Countdown 'til Daddy Comes Home

Countdown 'til Daddy Comes Home
Author: Kristin Ayyar
Publisher: Kristin Ayyar
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2013
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9781620862414

As a young boy waits for his father to come home from a trip, his family creates rituals to stay connexted and to make the separation easier.

My Dad's Deployment

My Dad's Deployment
Author: Julie LaBelle
Publisher: Elva Resa
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2009-11
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 9781934617076

"...excellent resource for parents, teachers, counselors, and other caregivers to help young children feel a part of the deployment process and prepare them for what's coming next." --Operation We Are Here The activities in this fun 112-page activity book reinforce concepts young children are already learning and give them a safe way to ask questions, talk about their feelings, and feel connected to a deployed parent. Four sections (Getting Ready for Deployment, Deployment, Getting Ready for Reunion, and Reunion) provide appropriate activities for each stage of deployment, from packing and saying goodbye to welcoming Dad home. Includes mazes, dot-to-dots, counting, matching, coloring, crafts, telling time and other activities familiar to preschool and elementary children. A fun book for children and an excellent resource for parents, teachers, counselors, and other caregivers to help young children feel a part of the deployment process and prepare them for what's coming next. This book is specific to a dad deploying. A version for deployed moms is also available.

My Daddy Sleeps Everywhere

My Daddy Sleeps Everywhere
Author: Jesse Franklin
Publisher:
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2017-11-27
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9781938505263

As military families tuck in for the night, their thoughts often turn to daddies who can¿t always be home. This children¿s military deployment book shows some of the many places daddy sleeps while he is away. In this wonderful story, daddy travels to every clime and place including the mountains, the prairie, the jungle, and everywhere in between. Though daddy¿s particular location and sleeping arrangements are constantly changing, one thing never does. No matter how far daddy is from home, home is never far from his mind.Daddy sleeps all over the world and in many different places, but there's no place he'd rather be than home.

Helping Out is Cool

Helping Out is Cool
Author: Moss, Ellen Feinman
Publisher: Downsview, Ont. : Tumbleweed Press
Total Pages: 28
Release: 1997
Genre: Helping behavior
ISBN: 9780968067857

Shows children volunteering and helping out in their community.

My Daddy Is a Soldier

My Daddy Is a Soldier
Author: Kally Mayer
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2015-12-14
Genre:
ISBN: 9781519726780

Picture Book suitable for Early and Beginner Readers. (Ages 2-6) A little 4 year old girl loves her soldier Daddy, but misses him so much when he is away! She talks about all the special times she has with her Dad, and some of the predicaments she gets into will make your child laugh. A sweet, sad, happy and funny book that is perfect for bedtime, daytime or anytime. Your little one will love the 32 full brightly coloured illustrations. This book is perfect for any child that has suffered from any type of separation.