My Dad's Deployment: A Deployment and Reunion Activity Book for Young Children - Softcover

This 112-page activity book features mazes, dot-to-dot, counting, matching, coloring, crafts, telling time, and other activities familiar to young preschool and early elementary children. Shown within the context of common deployment and reunion topics, the activities reinforce concepts young children are already learning and offer children the opportunity to ask questions, talk about their feelings, and feel connected to their deployed parent. A fun book for children and an excellent resource for parents, teachers, counselors, and other caregivers.

JULIE LaBELLE has worked with children for many years. She raised three young children during her Marine husband’s deployments, and then years later supported her son when he deployed with the Marines. She lives with her husband in Seattle. An award-winning illustrator, CHRISTINA RODRIGUEZ grew up as an Air Force brat. She enjoys cooking authentic Mexican cuisine, hula-hooping, and being outdoors. She and her husband live with their dog in historic Stillwater, Minnesota.