Illustrations by Cady Driver. Things can be tough for a child whose father, for whatever reason, is not in the home. I Miss My Daddy explores some of the feelings and challenges one little boy faces because his dad is no longer there. With caring adults to guide him, can he succeed in coping with his anger and find a new way of looking at life? Beautifully illustrated by Cady Driver, this story can be a valuable resource to any child experiencing the loss or absence of a parent.

This book is a collaborative creation between the author and her daughter. This powerful story helps with dialogue and relaxation techniques for kids that may experience anxiety.

A little boy's father seems so large to him that he needs a ladder to cuddle him and birds nest in his father's hair.

I put this book together for several reasons. My hope is to help others going through the loss of their father or anyone close to them whether past, present or future. My desire is to also help to heal the hurting hearts of those who have shared their stories with you in this book. What a loving tribute to their dads to tell the world how much they love them and that they will be remembered forever. And lastly but not least to honor my own father and to make him proud of me by doing what he last told me to do, “keep helping others”. So to you the reader if you are experiencing the pain of having lost your dad or if you know that you're going to lose your dad or know someone who is or has, thank you for purchasing this book. And I hope through the stories found in it's pages you find strength and courage and hope. Because it's my belief that our life doesn't end just because we no longer reside on this earth, but that we continue to exist in a higher place and in the hearts of those who love and miss us. In this book you will also find tidbits on how to deal with other things that can cause us to grieve. Things that you'll probably be surprised to learn we have the right to grieve over. What do we grieve for? You'd be surprised at what warrants our grief. We all grieve over the death of someone we love and we know we grieve over the loss of our pets. But did you know that we also have the right to grieve over the loss of a relationship, a job, a home... all of these things are worthy of a mourning period. The loss of anything that we hold dear and has held a prominent place in our lives and/or hearts causes us sorrow and pain and is worth taking the time to mourn and heal. In this book others share their stories and it's comforting to see where they are in their journey. Losing someone is heart breaking but losing someone as prominent in our lives as our fathers changes us forever. Some of these ladies are in the beginning and you can feel their pain and anger and sense of disconnection with the rest of the world and yet you will also read stories of those who have had time to process and heal and grow. It's my hope that their stories will also give you hope to see that while yes this does change who you are at your core forever... it changes you for the better... that same pain that is causing you to hurt so much now... is the same pain that is going to allow you, in fact help you get stronger and move you into the next phase of your life... IF you allow yourself the time... the respect... to grieve.

How would you feel if your daddy went away for a really long time? Would you miss him? Jana does. She's been having a hard time ever since her daddy left to go far away to Afghanistan. Whether picking up her toys, going to a new school, being nice to Jaci or just having a really bad day, Jana is having a lot of trouble. Life is hard sometimes, without a daddy around. She misses him a lot. Sometimes it feels like no one understands. Sometimes she thinks about her daddy and how much she misses him, especially when she thinks about the fun stuff they used to do. All of this makes Jana very sad. Then one day, she receives a letter in the mail! Who could it be from? She isn't sure, but she knows she can't wait to read it and maybe see that she isn't the only one who misses her daddy.

Written by Lieutenant Colonel Christopher MacGregor and based on his own experiences of going away from home, this comforting, wise book helps to explain why parents sometimes have to go away and shows ways to help children cope. My Daddy's Going Away is brilliantly realized, heartwarming story illustrated by rising star Emma Yarlett. With a foreword by HRH The Prince of Wales and in support of Combat Stress.

A little girl honors her dad and all the fun they have together in this sweet companion to In My Heart. Our spunky heroine loves spending time with her dad. They ride bikes and swim in the pool They can imagine exciting adventures, or just lounge around on a hot day. Being with her dad makes her feel safe and comforted, strong and powerful. She can confront the neighbor's dog and get thrown up in the air And when she gets too scared, or too angry, nothing calms her down better than a big hug from dad. This addition to the bestselling Growing Hearts series will make an appealing gift for Father's Day.