Kristin Ayyar is to be commended for her insight into the feelings of young children when they are separated from a parent. 'Countdown 'Til Daddy Comes Home' deals with the fear and anxiety of separation in a positive way and constantly reinforces the love of the absent parent for the child. Her suggestions for dealing with the concept of 'time' will enable a child to visualize the return of a parent and prepare for homecoming. My memories go back to World War II when I had a book about a daddy serving his country. My own father was deployed to the Middle East with the British Army for nearly six years without leave. My mother and I read that book every night. I still have the book! I know that children will treasure 'Countdown 'Til Daddy' just as I did many years ago.
Countdown 'til Daddy Comes Home is the story of a young boy waiting for his daddy to come home from a trip. To make their separation easier, his family creates rituals to stay connected and make the countdown fly by. A perfect book for military kids who have a parent deployed or kids who have a parent that is a frequent business traveler. After reading this warmly illustrated story you will find ideas on various ways to countdown 'til your daddy comes home and discussion questions to set expectations and alleviate any fears your child may have because of their parent's deployment or trip.
Inspired by her experiences, Kristin Ayyar shares how her family copes with the separations that are part of everyday life.
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