Book details
Countdown 'til Daddy Comes Home
Description
As a young boy waits for his father to come home from a trip, his family creates rituals to stay connected and to make the separation easier. The story captures the anticipation and emotions of the boy as he counts down the days until his father's return, highlighting the importance of family support and love during times of separation.
Age
5-6
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
36 pages
Book in series
#1
Why to read
- Supports Military Families: 'Countdown 'til Daddy Comes Home' is written to help children of military families cope with the absence of a parent who is deployed, providing comfort and understanding during challenging times.
- Promotes Emotional Expression: The book encourages children to express their feelings and emotions about their parent's deployment, fostering open communication and emotional literacy in young readers.
- Educational Value: Through the story, children learn about the concept of time, counting, and patience as they follow along with the countdown for their parent's return, making it both a heartwarming tale and an educational tool.
- Bonding Experience: Reading this book together can serve as a bonding activity for children and the at-home parent or caregiver, helping to maintain a sense of family unity and connection despite the physical distance from the deployed parent.