Until Daddy Comes Home

By Gary Metivier

With her daddy gone away, nothing is the same for Ashley. No one sneaks chocolate syrup into her milk, homework is a lot harder, and Christmas does not seem nearly as special. Ashley misses her father terribly but knows that he is gone for an important reason: to protect our country. To stay strong, she holds tight to the secret pledge that they made before her daddy deployed. Whenever she feels sad or scared, she whispers their vow and throws a kiss to the American flag. With this act, Ashley knows that no matter how far away he may be, her daddy is close to her heart.

This moving story reflects on the heroic lives of both soldiers and their families at home. Essential for families with either parent in the military, this book deals with the often conflicting sense of pride and loss with which children of deployed soldiers cope. Ashley's courage shows readers that no matter the distance, military families remain close in spirit as they protect, honor, and serve their country.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 145561890X
• ISBN13: 9781455618903
• Release Date: January 2014
• Publisher: Pelican Publishing Company
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.3" x 11.3"
• Age Range: 6 to 9 years
• Grade Range: Grades 1 to 4