No Dad for Kylie

As the day approaches for Kylie's dad to return home from Iraq, the whole family is set and ready for his safe arrival-from decorations, games, popcorn, movies, and even pillows for the family pillow fight. The family has hurriedly gotten the place ready for Dad's return. But as time winds down, and it gets late, there seems to be no sign of Dad. A young Kylie begins to ask questions. As Kylie begins driving her mom crazy with so many questions, the family gets a peculiar knock at the front door. But will it be Dad? While being a fun read for the younger children, this story relates to some of the hardships that so many of our single family and military families experience today.