Hardcover
Waiting for Daddy the soldier to come home.

When Your Daddy's a Soldier

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  • Hardcover

    32 pages

  • Release Date

    29 November 2022

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Summary

A lyrical, moving story about a family’s experience at home during their dad’s time away at war.

For one young boy and his family at home, the days pass slowly. That’s because when your daddy’s a soldier and he’s away at war, you can’t wait for him to come home so you can be together again.

This poignant and impactful story, inspired by the author’s lived experiences, captures the essence of the daily heartache, fear, joy, and uncertainty that a child whose parent has gone off…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780593463901
ISBN-10:0593463900
Author:Gretchen Brandenburg McLellan, EG Keller
Publisher:Penguin USA
Imprint:Viking Books for Young Readers
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:32
Release Date:29 November 2022
Weight:421g
Dimensions:8mm x 289mm x 238mm
Audience Age:4-8
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When Your Daddy's a Soldier by Gretchen Brandenburg McLellan - ISBN: 9780593463901
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Critics Review

“An uplifting and honest portrayal of life for military families told from the eyes of a child…this book is perfect for military families looking for a little reassurance about their experiences.” –School Library Journal

“Digital illustrations beautifully capture each family member’s emotions…earnest.” –Kirkus

About The Author

Gretchen Brandenburg McLellan

Gretchen Brandenburg McLellan’s father was a soldier and a veteran of three wars. Gretchen is a former elementary reading specialist who devotes herself to writing for children in a variety of genres. Her books include Mrs. McBee Leaves Room 3, I’m Done!, Button and Bundle, and No Party Poopers!. McLellan lives with her family in Washington.

EG Keller is the illustrator of the New York Times #1 bestseller, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Presents A Day in the Life of Marlon Bundo, and the picture book To the Moon and Back for You by Bravo star Emilia Bechrakis Serhant. As Gerald Kelley, he illustrated documentarian Ken Burns’ New York Times bestselling book, Grover Cleveland, Again!, and wrote and illustrated the picture book, Please Please the Bees, which won the 2017 Frances and Wesley Bock Book Award for Children’s Literature and was read aloud for Storyline Online by Rashida Jones. He lives in Denver with his husband and dog.

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