McLellan, Gretchen

The emphasis of the text is on the father's absence; the illustrations show two women and at least one mother in the military in a book perfect for families looking for a little reassurance about their experiences.

A great choice for any collection, this story offers comfort and solace to any young reader who has experienced the sadness of moving and separation, while simultaneously offering a sense of hope that distance doesn’t mean they’ve completely lost a friendship and that there are always opportunities to find new friends

A great read-aloud any day but certainly on Teacher Appreciation Day or the last day of school.