About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is feeling the heavy weight of a parent being away for work, travel, or military service. It offers a gentle, safe space to process the specific ache of 'waiting' for a loved one to return. Set during World War II, the story follows young Ada Ruth, who stays with her grandmother while her mother takes a job in a distant city to support the family. Through poetic prose and soft illustrations, the book validates feelings of loneliness and longing while emphasizing the strength found in family bonds and the quiet hope of a coming reunion. It is an ideal choice for children ages 5 to 8 who are navigating a temporary separation and need to know that their feelings are seen and that home remains a place of love and safety.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book deals with parental separation and financial necessity. The approach is realistic and secular, focusing on the emotional reality of the child. The resolution is hopeful but remains grounded in the reality of the wait.
