My Mom's Deployment: A Deployment and Reunion Activity Book for Young Children - Julie Labelle

...an excellent resource for families of deployed mothers with young children. -Midwest Book Review \nThe activities in this fun 112-page activity book reinforce concepts young children are already learning and give them a safe way to ask questions, talk about their feelings, and feel connected to a deployed parent. \n \nFour sections (Getting Ready for Deployment, Deployment, Getting Ready for Reunion, and Reunion) provide appropriate activities for each stage of deployment, from packing and saying goodbye to welcoming Mom home. \n \nIncludes mazes, dot-to-dots, counting, matching, coloring, crafts, telling time, and other activities familiar to preschool and elementary children. A fun book for children and an excellent resource for parents, teachers, counselors, and other caregivers to help young children feel a part of the deployment process and prepare them for what's coming next. \n \nThis book is specific to a mom deploying. A version for deployed dads is also available.\n