MWSA Book Review

Daddy, You're My Hero!

Author:  Michelle Ferguson-Cohen

Publisher:  Little Redhaired Girl Publishing

Reviewer: Bill McDonald – President of the MWSA

Finally, a book for the children of the military!

A true test of any book for children is to leave a copy laying round and see if the little ones pick it up to read or eat. I had a copy of “Daddy, You’re My Hero!” on my table when my little grandchildren saw it. One of them wanted to eat it while the other wanted to look at all the nice images. The book’s cover is kid friendly and invites children to open it up and look inside. However, this book is special for those who are referred to as “military brats” – the dependents of members of the armed forces. This book is written and targeted to them in particular.

When Mommy or Daddy goes off to war the children need something to relate to. This book provides something for the toddlers and small ones to help them understand a little of what is going on in their family. The book is wonderfully illustrated and uses colors and images well. The message is simple and clear for the age group.

Adults have said that they were emotionally moved reading this children’s picture book. This is a great gift to buy some small child whose parents are activated for duty and are leaving. Author Michelle Ferguson-Cohen has written a great little book that will help preschoolers with the coping process of activation. As a grandparent, I also like the super thick pages so that the book can survive a good chewing or two without being ruined.

This book receives MWSA's 5 Teddy Bear rating!

* There is also a good companion book in this series called “Mommy, You’re My Hero!”

2005 Children’s Book of the Year Award