I'll Lend You My Daddy

A Deployment Book for Kids | Age Level: 4 - 8 years old | Grades: Pre-K-3rd Grade

A Read-Together 32-page, Illustrated, Rhyming Picture Book

Reading Level: H-L | Lexile: 500L - 600L | DRA: 14-20

Readers' Favorite 5-star Review ★★★★★

A heartwarming story of love, courage, and comfort during deployment for military families with the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marines.

In I'll Lend You My Daddy, young boys and girls find ways to manage feelings about deployment (from goodbyes, to the first night, to missed birthdays) as they eagerly await their fathers' return. Through the support of family and friends, care packages and calls, these children grow strong with the knowledge of what it means to serve, generating pride from within, that makes glorious reunions all the more sweet by book's end.

*  Makes a wonderful book for discussion with military children who have difficulties sorting through emotions such as sadness, fear, or separation anxiety

*  Provides a source of connection for children with deployed family members to the greater universe of families who go through a similar experience

*  Reflects children from diverse families with touching illustrations from the talented Valerie Valdivia in a 32-page full-color picture book format

*  An ideal gift for families with young children, preparing for deployment and during deployment

*  A valuable tool for teachers and educators to encourage appreciation for our nation's armed forces and also for the children of those families who make sacrifices every day of the year, including birthdays, Independence Day, Veteran's Day, and Memorial Day, and other holidays of remembrance and appreciation

*  The simple rhyming verse makes for an excellent read-aloud or read-together that is sure to please young listeners and readers

Written by Becky King, mother to a 7-year-old son named Benson when her husband was first deployed to Afghanistan. King hopes the book will give voice to the many children who experience what Benson experienced in a way that will resonate and transform feelings of separation and sadness into feelings of love, courage, resilience, and pride.

""I'll Lend You My Daddy is tailor-made for children of fathers in the military, but it could also be used for children of military mothers. Additionally, it would be wonderful for young nieces and nephews, or friends and classmates of children whose parents are serving our country. This story is told in the voices of children who are experiencing the sacrifice of a father serving our country. They point out how much they miss their fathers, but they focus on activities such as soccer and school plays. They also show how they stay in touch with Internet communication, sending drawings and even a piece of birthday cake. In the children's book, I'll Lend You My Daddy, written by Becky King and illustrated by Valerie Valdivia, a realistic and poignant portrayal of the sacrifices made by military families is depicted.

A great feature of this book is the inclusion of every branch of the armed forces as well as different races and cultures present in the military. The detailed illustrations are beautiful; these drawings will fascinate young children for hours. This book will be a useful tool for parents to discuss the challenges of being a military family, and it will help children to cope with not having a parent at home for long periods of time. Author Becky King has crafted an exceptional children's book that will be a great addition to many children's libraries in I'll Lend You My Daddy. A perfect gift for youngsters in special families! - Readers' Favorite 5-star Review ★★★★★"