  | When your daddy's a soldier Author: McLellan, Gretchen Brandenburg | |
| Price: $22.58 | ||
Summary:
A young boy describes what it is like to have a father who is a soldier and, especially, how difficult it is while Daddy is far away at war.
| Illustrator: | Keller, E. G |
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (-) (09/01/22)
School Library Journal (10/01/22)
Full Text Reviews:
School Library Journal - 10/01/2022 PreS-Gr 4—An uplifting and honest portrayal of life for military families told from the eyes of a child. Soldiers and their families face the excitement of a very important job, but they also face the trials of being apart. The part of the family that stays home is proud, but also sad. They have important jobs to do, too. While their soldier is away at work, they take care of each other and send him treats to feel connected. The struggles are described honestly without being upsetting. The illustrations convey the emotions of the family, including the highs and the lows. While the story does include the efforts of the family, female soldiers are not depicted front and center. VERDICT Despite the absence of depicting mothers serving their country, this book is perfect for military families looking for a little reassurance about their experiences.—Darby Wallace - Copyright 2022 Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and/or School Library Journal used with permission.
