Children’s book aids military families dealing with deployment
Mommy, you’re my hero! & Daddy, you’re my hero!
Child’s perspective encourages compassion and support for children and families of military personnel

February 20, 2003, Brooklyn, NY — “Daddy, you’re my hero!” and “Mommy, you’re my hero!” are two versions of a children’s book written for families in military and public service dealing with deployment. The book is based on the author’s experience as an army brat.

According to the Military Times there are 3.3 million in the military community. This “military city’s” demographics rank between New York and Los Angeles in terms of income and population. Now, those families are making the ultimate sacrifice for their country as their loved ones are deployed in the service of our country. These numbers do not reflect the huge numbers of reservists who can now count themselves among this population.

As a service to the military and reserve communities, a multimedia version of the book was made available online free of charge to facilitate immediate need. It is currently being made available in paperback version.

Ferguson-Cohen is the daughter of a retired army general who served two tours in Vietnam amongst numerous other unaccompanied tours, as well as the granddaughter of a soldier killed in France during WWII.

“Sometimes in the throes of politics, policies and opinions about war, people forget that there are families. And, most importantly, small children who are struggling daily with the multitude of issues that come with having a parent deployed in the service of our country,” says Ferguson-Cohen. ‘This book is a tribute to this neglected community, who so need to see themselves properly represented in the mainstream media, even in something as simple as a children’s book.

Ferguson-Cohen hopes this book will help validate the experience of military and reservist families as well as educate the general public. “Everyday, whether or not we are at war or involved in a military action, soldiers are deployed to service that is unaccompanied. These families need our compassion and support,” says Ferguson-Cohen.

The You’re my hero books are the first in the Books for Brats series for children of parents in military and public service brought to you by Little Red Haired Girl Publishing.

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