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My Daddy's Going Away

My Daddy's Going Away

by Emma Yarlett (Illustrator), Christopher MacGregor (Author)

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    Hardcover 2013

    $3.27
Synopsis

Written by Lieutenant Colonel Christopher MacGregor and based on his own experiences of going away from home, this comforting, wise book helps to explain why parents sometimes have to go away and shows ways to help children cope. My Daddy's Going Away is brilliantly realized, heartwarming story illustrated by rising star Emma Yarlett.

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More Information

Format: Hardcover
 Pages: 32
 Publisher: Doubleday Childrens
Published: 26 Sep 2013
ISBN 10: 0857532111
ISBN 13: 9780857532114
Children’s book age: 0-5 Years
 Book Overview: Daddy is going away, and all the family will miss him very much. But his love for his family carries on, and he will be back soon...

Media Reviews
A bright lively story... This is an important book that deals with a difficult experience but with a light touch that children will enjoy The Bookseller This comforting and beautifully illustrated book is easy to understand and explores every part of a parent's absence in a calm and wise way. Aldershot News and Mail My Daddy's Going Away is brilliantly realized, heartwarming story illustrated by rising star Emma Yarlett. School Zone @ www.readingzone.com Cleverly, the book is easily adaptable for any situation and is suitable for families where a dad must be away should it be for the armed forces, sales or long distance driving. chopsybaby.com A remarkable book Bringing Up Charlie blog
Author Bio
Christopher MacGregor (Author) When Army Officer Christopher MacGregor returned from Iraq in 2007, he began writing to help not only his own two children, but the children of others. Having commanded over 100 soldiers (with over 50 children between them) he noticed the beneficial effect of saying proper goodbyes and preparing families for Daddy's absence - his first book, My Daddy's Going Away is the heartwarming, helpful, and comforting response. Emma Yarlett (Illustrator) Emma Yarlett likes to paint, draw, collage, design, write, doodle, construct, invent, splatter and sketch. In 2011 she graduated with first class honours in Illustration from University College Falmouth and began her career as a illustrator and author.