169 // Papa's Backpack/ James Christopher Carroll (Author, Illustrator)
- Sarah Peden
- Jul 26, 2021
- 1 min read
Papa's Backpack/ James Christopher Carroll (Author, Illustrator)
Sleeping Bear Press
2015
When a soldier has to leave his or her family for extended service, it's an emotional time for all involved. It can be especially confusing and upsetting for children, who long for the comfort and security of a parent's presence. Papa's Backpack honors the bond between a parent/soldier and a child, and acknowledges the difficult and emotional process of separation during deployment. A young bear cub dreams of accompanying Papa when he leaves on a mission, wanting to stay close to provide comfort and moral support, ultimately overcoming adversity together. - From Amazon
Military Families
I had weird feelings about this book - the "tribal ish" cave style art was pretty... but appropriative? The story was sweet and touching - but seemed very pointed at the parents and less at the child.
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