Ava's Journey: Daddy's Deployment

By Jodi Janik

When Daddy has to leave for a military trip, little Ava isn't sure how to feel. She's only two years old, but Daddy says she's his favorite ladybug and ladybugs are brave.

Told entirely through Ava's sweet and joyful voice, Ava's Journey: Daddy's Deployment follows a toddler's heartwarming adventure through the days her Air Force daddy is away. From packing his bags and adding stickers to the countdown calendar, to helping Mommy make pancakes, getting a surprise letter from far away, and a very special visit from YaYa Ava discovers that love doesn't go away just because Daddy does.

With warmth, humor, and the pure honesty only a two-year-old can offer, this story gently helps young children understand military deployment through familiar routines, family togetherness, and the unshakeable promise that Daddy always comes home.

A perfect read for military families, this book celebrates bravery, love, and the special bond between a daddy and his little girl.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0H86ZDMP2
• ISBN13: 9798256135409
• Release Date: July 2026
• Publisher: Heritage Book Publishing
• Length: 26 Pages
• Weight: 0.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.5" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 12 years and under
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 7