This 112-page activity book features mazes, dot-to-dot, counting, matching, coloring, crafts, telling time, and other activities familiar to 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. This version is specific to a dad's deployment.
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With careers ranging from preschool teacher to psych nurse, JULIE LABELLE's most challenging role was mothering her three young children during her Marine husband's deployments, and then years later standing by when their son enlisted and deployed with the Marines. Julie wrote the activities in My Dad's Deployment based on things she felt she should have done with her children, but didn't, during deployments. With 20/20 hindsight, Julie gets a do-over in life by sharing activities for young children that will be loved by parents and children alike as they face deployment together.
Born overseas to multicultural parents, CHRISTINA RODRIGUEZ grew up as an Air Force brat, moving from place to place. Christina loved to draw and paint. She was awarded a generous scholarship to the Rhode Island School of Design where she earned a fine arts degree in illustration. Christina is an award-winning children s book illustrator.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By J. Bellucci
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I bought this book for my 3.5 year old daughter a week after my husband deployed to Iraq. I wish that I had thought about things before he left as some of the activities in this book deal with before you leave and the day you leave...but it still is very good. I've started recommending it to all my friends who are going through the same thing. My daughter is definitely on the younger side for this book as it has dot to dots, writing sections and other sections that are mildly advanced for her. We still make it work and I'm ver happy that we have purchased this. I actually wish that the Support Services on base would supply these books because I think they would be a great addition to pre-deployment packages for kids!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
As a retired teacher and now a private tutor, I have seen many instances where change in family circumstances has deeply affected a child; especially in military families. This book offers an opportunity for discussion with the child within a positve and structured framework. The artwork is delightful and the book's message progresses in an exceptionally well planned format.
I will be sending my daughter and son-in-law several copies to share with their two children and other military families in Olympia, WA.
I will be sending my daughter and son-in-law several copies to share with their two children and other military families in Olympia, WA.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By P. Eckert
Format:Paperback
A wonderful book for young children to learn about deployments. It's filled with lots of military related pictures and activities they can truly relate to. Children of deployed parents from every branch will find much to do in this book. A must have!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great pre- deployment & deployment book for Dadddies and kids!
My husband recently deployed and we were trying to figure out how best to prepare our 4 and 2 year olds for Daddy being away for so long. Read more
Published 5 days ago by Satisfied
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good Activities
Great for kids but shame it does not about mum and dad. Perhaps i missed the My mums deployed issue.
Published 23 days ago by Donna
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great for Deployment!
This is our first deployment and I bought this for my 5 year old. There are pre-deployment acitivities, deployment activities, and then returning home activities. Read more
Published 1 month ago by colleen
5.0 out of 5 stars
very cute and fun
We've only just flipped through a couple pages but it's clearly a very great, creative way for kids to express their feelings and emotions leading up to deployment day and all the... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Donnell Willette
1.0 out of 5 stars
Not for Young Children more for 7-8 year old and above
I was hoping that since this said for young children that it would be good for a 3 year old and I was wrong it is more for a 7-8 year old.
Published 5 months ago by Kristen Gupton
5.0 out of 5 stars
Deployment activity books
I purchased 2 of these books for my granddaughters who are 2 and 5. There are activities that can be done alone by the 5 year old and with Mom for the 2 year old. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Marme
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very cool
I bought this when my kids dad was deployed and I am so happy I did because this book is really awsome. This book gives great ideas as well. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Mrs.Jennings
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great tool for Daddy's deployment!
I bought this just before my husband left on his 3rd tour. This time our daughter is old enough to realize that he's away. Read more
Published 22 months ago by B. Smith
4.0 out of 5 stars
Love it!
My husband will soon be leaving for a lengthy deployment. I just got this for my son. He is almost two; so some things are a little too old for him to fully understand but it is... Read more
Published 24 months ago by hhinkel
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great book!
No one ever hopes to use a book like this, but if the need ever arises, THIS is the book to have! I actually got this originally for my niece/nephews since their dad is getting... Read more
Published on March 5, 2011 by armygal
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