Customer Reviews

Daddy Goes On a Trip: Dealing With Travel and Deployment (Volume 2)

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I read this book to my daughter and it instantly became one of her favorite books.
The story "Daddy goes on a trip" was so simple and pure that a child can easily follow along.
This is a must have book! A+++++++++

I have looked high and low for a book to use with my students that discusses military deployment. Unfortunately, many children are being put in a situation which they have no control. Daddy Goes On a Trip provides empathy for the children along with practical advice on how they can deal with their feelings.

The book is written in a concise way that provides what I term "talking points." That is, either the book can be read straight through or just a few pages at a time and then encourage the child to respond to what was read. I am glad that I now have this resource on my shelf!

Rebecca is a young bear who misses her father and has to cope with his absence. It is very hard for her to understand why it is so. As a child psychiatrist, I often see how difficult it can be for any young child to separate from a parent for any amount of time, be it a few days to a few months. Given that there are so many troops out of their homes in service who are also parents I think that this book is a must read for them and their children. It gently touches upon this sensitive issue using soothing and comforting illustrations. This book can help ease the idea of being away for a long time to a child with the idea that there are others who will be present until the parent comes back. This is a great book for reading groups or therapy groups that deal with parents being away in the school setting or any other setting. He also has included resources and tips at the end of the book which is a great plus point.

Preetham Grandhi MD
Author of "A Circle of Souls"
A Circle of Souls

Daddy Goes on a Trip is a wonderful new book by William G. Bentrim that deals with parent/child separation. I am so impressed with Mr. Bentrim's books because he writes children's books of genuine value to help both the parent and child deal with difficult situations. This one helps young children whose parents must travel, including travel for military deployment. The book is beautifully illustrated with kind bear characters. Included in the book is a section for parents with other resources to help children deal with separation. This book would be perfect for preschools, a gift book, or for our own children and grandchildren. William G Bentrim is a former teacher and guidance counselor, but he is also a grandpa, and that is what shines through in his books.