A quick look inside the book...
The book is more than just a poem to be read at bedtime. The story, through which adults and children alike can empathise, is told through 14 stanzas of poetry and the inspiring illustrations of Jerry Pyke, using the pencil drawings of art students Sami-Jo Cook and Lindsey Walker. At the front and back of the book there are spaces for you to stick in photos of Daddy and your family.
The book is 171mm x 171mm and is full colour.
A selection of the verses and illustrations are offered below:
Verse 1
My Daddy’s going away you know
Mummy says it’s for a while
We'll miss our hugs and story-time
And certainly his smile.
Selection from verses 7 - 12
I know he loves me more each day Our separation grows
It’s hard enough to squeeze it all
Between my head and toes
.
If the sun gives way to cloud
And I’m not sure why he’s gone
I’ll talk to Mum and my best friend
And that will make me strong.
We miss each other most of all
As we snuggle in our beds
But we share the same warm blanket
Of stars above our heads.
Every night before he goes to sleep
Daddy says a little prayer
I sometimes think I hear it come
And whisper in the air.
When Dad gets back we’ll go on trips
Fly kites and camping too
Explore the world of dinosaurs And see tigers at the zoo!
Buy your first edition copy of the book now - only £5.99 (+p&p) per copy
The book is published by Giddy Mangoes Ltd and will be ready for distribution in early 2010 on a first-come, first-served, basis.
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