Red, White, and Blue Goodbye

Daddy is a navy man. He loves his family, but sometimes duty calls. And when it's time for him to ship out, it's difficult for his young daughter to accept.
Saying good-bye can be upsetting. But the fun moments and special rituals they share make parting easier. Daddy's uplifting red, white, and blue good-bye reminds us all that we can stay connected with our loved ones in our hearts, even when we can't be close to them in person.

Sarah Wones Tomp was inspired to write this book by her good friends in the military, including her husband, Tom, a Naval Reserve officer. This is Sarah's first picture book. She lives with Tom, their three fabulous children, a good old dog, a frisky young cat, and a small quiet fish in San Diego, California ... a good place to see navy ships come and go.

Ann Barrow is the illustrator of twenty-two books for children. She graduated from the University of Massachusetts with a BFA in painting and a BA in English literature. She lives with her husband, Scott; their children, Gwenyth and Patrick; and their dog, Katie, in Dartmouth, Massachusetts.