I Miss Daddy

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.

A simply written socio-emotional book that affirms children's feelings about missing Daddy. It draws on the healing and ever-present images in nature. The illustrator, Jim Finlan, has beautifully captured a mother spending the day at the park with her children to heal their spirits. The repetition and colorful images will appeal to even the very youngest of audiences. The reason for separation is never defined, only that Daddy misses them too. This book could be applied to many different situations involving a short or long-term separation. And could be used by parents, educators and care givers as a way to show children a positive and concrete way to cope with difficult feelings.

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.

“This book is a crucial tool for parents, educators, and anyone who cares about the well-being of children who, through no fault of their own, are forced to bear the consequences of our country’s obsession with incarceration. For children who desperately miss their parents, feel confused, or are teased at school, this book can go a long way in letting them know that they are not alone and in normalizing their experiences.” —Eve L. Ewing A little girl who misses her father because he's away in prison shares how his absence affects different parts of her life. Her greatest excitement is the days when she gets to visit her beloved father. With gorgeous illustrations throughout, this book illuminates the heartaches of dealing with missing a parent and shows that a little girl's love can overcome her father's incarceration. Mariame Kaba is an educator and organizer based in New York City. She has been active in anti-criminalization and anti-violence movements for the past thirty years. bria royal is a multidiscipliinary artist based in Chicago.

A boy and his daddy come up with lots of different ways to stay close to one another while the daddy is in Africa for four weeks.

“Like the YouTube channel, this is a touching yet informative guide for those seeking fatherly advice, or even a few good dad jokes.” — Library Journal

The loss of a loved one to death and the feelings and emotions that come with it can change the very core of a child's existence. Processing such a major change in their life can often be difficult as grief has many stages. After experiencing the tragic loss of his father and learning to process his grief through bereavement counseling, Demetrius Martin decided to help other children who have suffered a loss like his. He offers real life scenarios in the book with resolutions that the child can use to help deal with their loss. If he can help just one hurting child then he has changed his "Tragedy into Triumph!"