Daddy is a navy man. He loves his family, but sometimes duty calls. And when it's time for him to ship out, it's difficult for his young daughter to accept.
Saying good-bye can be upsetting. But the fun moments and special rituals they share make parting easier. Daddy's uplifting red, white, and blue good-bye reminds us all that we can stay connected with our loved ones in our hearts, even when we can't be close to them in person.
"As her father, a Navy man, prepares to go to sea, a young girl describes her feelings about his departure. She doesn't want to say good-bye, and he comforts her by pointing out certain images–the red flag on their mailbox, white clouds in the sky, and blue water–that will help her remember him....Another sensitive and caring title for those service families who go through separations from loved ones." -- Pamela K. Bomboy, School Library Journal
Recommended Age | 4 - 8 |
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Author | Sarah Wones Tomp |
Illustrator | Ann Barrow |
ISBN | 0802789617 |
Publication Date | Apr 30, 2005 |
Publisher | Walker Books for Young Readers |
Language | English |