Author: Toni Maguire
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781407424927
Category : Adult child sexual abuse victims
Languages : en
Pages : 356
Book Description
Toni Maguire's father abused her from the age of six, and was only found out when she fell pregnant, losing the child from a botched abortion. Jailed for his crimes with the help of her testimony, Antoinette believed she was finally safe. But it was not to last. After her father's release the realised she was no longer safe at home. Her mother did nothing to protect her or prevent her going. Traumatised and alone, Antoinette was unable to cope, and was admitted to a psychiatric hospital, sinking deeper into despair every day. Finally transferred to the dead-end ward with no hope of recovery, Antoinette slowly began to improve, by the sheer force of her indomitable will...
When Daddy Comes Home
Author: Toni Maguire
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781407424927
Category : Adult child sexual abuse victims
Languages : en
Pages : 356
Book Description
Toni Maguire's father abused her from the age of six, and was only found out when she fell pregnant, losing the child from a botched abortion. Jailed for his crimes with the help of her testimony, Antoinette believed she was finally safe. But it was not to last. After her father's release the realised she was no longer safe at home. Her mother did nothing to protect her or prevent her going. Traumatised and alone, Antoinette was unable to cope, and was admitted to a psychiatric hospital, sinking deeper into despair every day. Finally transferred to the dead-end ward with no hope of recovery, Antoinette slowly began to improve, by the sheer force of her indomitable will...
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781407424927
Category : Adult child sexual abuse victims
Languages : en
Pages : 356
Book Description
Toni Maguire's father abused her from the age of six, and was only found out when she fell pregnant, losing the child from a botched abortion. Jailed for his crimes with the help of her testimony, Antoinette believed she was finally safe. But it was not to last. After her father's release the realised she was no longer safe at home. Her mother did nothing to protect her or prevent her going. Traumatised and alone, Antoinette was unable to cope, and was admitted to a psychiatric hospital, sinking deeper into despair every day. Finally transferred to the dead-end ward with no hope of recovery, Antoinette slowly began to improve, by the sheer force of her indomitable will...
Countdown 'til Daddy Comes Home
Author: Kristin Ayyar
Publisher: Kristin Ayyar
ISBN: 9781620862414
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
As a young boy waits for his father to come home from a trip, his family creates rituals to stay connexted and to make the separation easier.
Publisher: Kristin Ayyar
ISBN: 9781620862414
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
As a young boy waits for his father to come home from a trip, his family creates rituals to stay connexted and to make the separation easier.
When Father Comes Home
Author: Sarah Jung
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 1338676253
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
From stunning debut talent Sarah Jung comes a heartwarming and beautifully told story about family, planting roots, and standing tall in the face of your fears. June's father is like a goose -- he flies away for long periods of time, which means that June doesn't get to see him very often. So he is happy when Father comes home from his journeys, and happier still when the family plants a tangerine tree together and Father tells June, "Next time I am here, this tree will be bigger, and so will you." Caring for a growing sapling is a great responsibility and June takes it very seriously. When an accident happens and the tree topples over, June worries his family will change forever. But things that have fallen can be replanted, and sometimes facing our biggest fears reveals our greatest strengths.
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 1338676253
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
From stunning debut talent Sarah Jung comes a heartwarming and beautifully told story about family, planting roots, and standing tall in the face of your fears. June's father is like a goose -- he flies away for long periods of time, which means that June doesn't get to see him very often. So he is happy when Father comes home from his journeys, and happier still when the family plants a tangerine tree together and Father tells June, "Next time I am here, this tree will be bigger, and so will you." Caring for a growing sapling is a great responsibility and June takes it very seriously. When an accident happens and the tree topples over, June worries his family will change forever. But things that have fallen can be replanted, and sometimes facing our biggest fears reveals our greatest strengths.
Is Daddy Coming Back in a Minute?
Author: Elke Barber
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
ISBN: 1784503711
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 39
Book Description
When we were on a No Girls Allowed! holiday, my daddy's heart stopped beating and I had to find help all by myself. He was very badly broken. Not even the ambulance people could help him... This honest, sensitive and beautifully illustrated picture book is designed to help explain the concept of death to children aged 3+. Written in Alex's own words, it is based on the real-life conversations that Elke Barber had with her then three-year-old son, Alex, after the sudden death of his father. The book provides reassurance and understanding to readers through clear and honest answers to the difficult questions that can follow the death of a loved one, and carries the invaluable message that it is okay to be sad, but it is okay to be happy, too.
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
ISBN: 1784503711
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 39
Book Description
When we were on a No Girls Allowed! holiday, my daddy's heart stopped beating and I had to find help all by myself. He was very badly broken. Not even the ambulance people could help him... This honest, sensitive and beautifully illustrated picture book is designed to help explain the concept of death to children aged 3+. Written in Alex's own words, it is based on the real-life conversations that Elke Barber had with her then three-year-old son, Alex, after the sudden death of his father. The book provides reassurance and understanding to readers through clear and honest answers to the difficult questions that can follow the death of a loved one, and carries the invaluable message that it is okay to be sad, but it is okay to be happy, too.
Until Daddy Comes Home
Author: Gary Metivier
Publisher: Pelican Publishing Company, Inc.
ISBN: 9781455618903
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"A little girl watches as her daddy leaves to protect our country. But they have made a secret pledge to keep strong hearts. When Daddy comes home, they have a joyous reunion"--
Publisher: Pelican Publishing Company, Inc.
ISBN: 9781455618903
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"A little girl watches as her daddy leaves to protect our country. But they have made a secret pledge to keep strong hearts. When Daddy comes home, they have a joyous reunion"--
Going Down Home with Daddy
Author: Kelly Starling Lyons
Publisher: Holiday House
ISBN: 1682632490
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
Set at one young boy's annual family reunion, this Caldecott Honor-winning picture book is a rich and moving celebration of Black history, culture, and the power of family traditions. "On reunion morning, we rise before the sun. Daddy hums as he packs our car with suitcases and a cooler full of snacks. He says there's nothing like going down home" Down home is Granny's house. Down home is where Lil Alan and his parents and sister will gather with great-grandparents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Down home is where Lil Alan will hear stories of the ancestors and visit the land that has meant so much to all of them. And down home is where all of the children will find their special way to pay tribute to their family history. All the kids have to decide what they'll share, but what will Lil Alan do? Kelly Starling Lyons' eloquent text explores the power of history and family traditions, and stunning illustrations by Coretta Scott King Honor- and Caldecott Honor-winner Daniel Minter reveal the motion and connections in a large, multi-generational family.
Publisher: Holiday House
ISBN: 1682632490
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
Set at one young boy's annual family reunion, this Caldecott Honor-winning picture book is a rich and moving celebration of Black history, culture, and the power of family traditions. "On reunion morning, we rise before the sun. Daddy hums as he packs our car with suitcases and a cooler full of snacks. He says there's nothing like going down home" Down home is Granny's house. Down home is where Lil Alan and his parents and sister will gather with great-grandparents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Down home is where Lil Alan will hear stories of the ancestors and visit the land that has meant so much to all of them. And down home is where all of the children will find their special way to pay tribute to their family history. All the kids have to decide what they'll share, but what will Lil Alan do? Kelly Starling Lyons' eloquent text explores the power of history and family traditions, and stunning illustrations by Coretta Scott King Honor- and Caldecott Honor-winner Daniel Minter reveal the motion and connections in a large, multi-generational family.
When Daddy Comes Home
Author: Linda Wagner Tyler
Publisher: Viking Juvenile
ISBN: 9780670803019
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 38
Book Description
A young hippo is delighted when his father, who doesn't usually get home until his son is asleep, decides to set aside special evenings for the two of them to work together on special projects.
Publisher: Viking Juvenile
ISBN: 9780670803019
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 38
Book Description
A young hippo is delighted when his father, who doesn't usually get home until his son is asleep, decides to set aside special evenings for the two of them to work together on special projects.
Father Bear Comes Home
Author: Else Holmelund Minarik
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0064440141
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 68
Book Description
Little Bear and his friends are on hand to welcome Father Bear home from his fishing trip. 'Little Bear has endeared himself as a character with irresistible, child-like charm.' -- H.
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0064440141
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 68
Book Description
Little Bear and his friends are on hand to welcome Father Bear home from his fishing trip. 'Little Bear has endeared himself as a character with irresistible, child-like charm.' -- H.
When Daddy Comes Home
Author: Jenny La Sala
Publisher: Trafford Publishing
ISBN: 1490759816
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 27
Book Description
Gia loves her daddy. When he comes home from work, he gives her big hugs, swings her in circles, and even calls her his princess! When her daddy is called to serve his country in Iraq and Afghanistan, Gia talks to him on the computer, helps bake him cookie care packages, and waits for the day he can come home. But when her daddy finally returns from his war experiences with the wounds of a warrior, Gia and her family soon discover that even though life is different, everything is still alright. When Daddy Comes Home shares a poignant story for children of a soldiers journey to and from war as the family who loves him learns to open their hearts to change in the most positive light.
Publisher: Trafford Publishing
ISBN: 1490759816
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 27
Book Description
Gia loves her daddy. When he comes home from work, he gives her big hugs, swings her in circles, and even calls her his princess! When her daddy is called to serve his country in Iraq and Afghanistan, Gia talks to him on the computer, helps bake him cookie care packages, and waits for the day he can come home. But when her daddy finally returns from his war experiences with the wounds of a warrior, Gia and her family soon discover that even though life is different, everything is still alright. When Daddy Comes Home shares a poignant story for children of a soldiers journey to and from war as the family who loves him learns to open their hearts to change in the most positive light.
When Daddy Comes Home
Author: Tommy Kapai
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780473406943
Category : Picture books for children
Languages : en
Pages : 20
Book Description
"The story is about a little girl who dreams of the day her father comes home from prison and exciting ways they can make a fresh start. Mr Kapai hopes children will read the book with their parents in prison to help them reconnect"--www.maoritelevision.com/news/national/newly-published-book-children-whose-parents-are-prison.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780473406943
Category : Picture books for children
Languages : en
Pages : 20
Book Description
"The story is about a little girl who dreams of the day her father comes home from prison and exciting ways they can make a fresh start. Mr Kapai hopes children will read the book with their parents in prison to help them reconnect"--www.maoritelevision.com/news/national/newly-published-book-children-whose-parents-are-prison.