What Will I Play While You Are Away?

By James R. Thomas

When someone you love is far away, what can you do while you wait?

This expanded edition of What Will I Play While You Are Away? offers even more comfort, imagination, and joy for families navigating time apart. With 14 brand-new pages, the book now includes:

- Two new "While You Are Away" explanation pages that gently help children understand why their parent is gone.
- Reading and drawing activities.
- Building and imaginative play pages.
- Listening to music, playing games, and more everyday ways to stay busy and connected.

Through playful rhymes and warm, colorful illustrations, this heartwarming story shows children how love stretches across every mile. Even when Mom or Dad is far away, the bond between parent and child remains unbreakable-strengthened by every letter, laugh, and memory they share.

Perfect for children ages 3-7, this comforting book helps young readers find hope, routine, and joy during times of separation.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1971190055
• ISBN13: 9781971190051
• Release Date: January 2026
• Publisher: Thomas Books LLC
• Length: 50 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.0" x 10.0"
• Age Range: 3 to 7 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3