About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is struggling with the 'stretching' feeling of a long-distance relationship, whether due to divorce, military service, or a parent working in another state. It provides a mirror for the specific, bittersweet experience of a short visit where the joy of being together is often shadowed by the knowledge that a goodbye is coming. This gentle story follows a young boy whose father travels from Delaware to Arizona for a one-week stay. Winthrop captures the physical and emotional landscape of a temporary reunion with remarkable sensitivity. For children ages 5 to 9, the book validates that it is okay to feel both happy and sad at the same time. It moves beyond the logistics of travel to focus on the emotional reality of 'long-distance love,' making it a comforting tool for opening up conversations about missing someone and maintaining a bond across many miles.
