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“As a proud Army brat whose father served two tours in Vietnam, she (Ferguson-Cohen) knew what it was like to worry about a parent fighting in a far-off land.” Colorado Springs Gazette 

“Her newfound adoration combined with the lack of books explaining deployments to military “brats” drove [Michelle Ferguson-Cohen] to write, illustrate and publish–”Daddy, You’re My Hero” and “Mommy, You’re My Hero.” Chicago Tribune

“Dr. Seuss for Military Brats.” The Washington Times

“Reading the stories can help adults speak with their children about the deployment and war itself and about taking pride in their parent’s commitment to serving our country.” Walla Walla Union Bulletin

“HOT LIST: Stuff We’re Into. These books have helped hundreds and thousands of readers and are recommended by educators, parents and esteemed members of the press.” Military.com

“a good way of encouraging discussion about and pride in the military parent’s service.” Fox News

“(books) reassure and instill a sense of pride in the children of military parents.” Today’s Officer

“excellent tools for parents ‘left-behind’ comforting and helping their children find ways to make deployment seem less frightening.” At Ease Magazine for Military Families

“Help kids today cope with separation from parent” U Magazine USAA Members Magazine

“Cohen’s books explain, in simple language directed to children 8 and younger why their military parent has to go away and what life will be like when they are gone- details like limited communication and extra help needed around the house.” Knight Ridder Newswire

“How do you get very young children to understand why their parent is leaving? If anyone can help, it would be a former “military brat”. Stars & Stripes

“I thought maybe those of you with kids might be interested because I know I personally haven’t seen books like these before.” Fast forward more than four years. The National Military Family Association’s Web site now lists 28 books “for children living the military life.” Fayetteville Observer

“Books help kids deal with parent’s deployment.” The Honolulu Advertiser