MWSA Review

When Daddy goes away on trips, it can be a trying and confusing time for small children. In The Long Work Trip, written by Carson Cleveland and illustrated by Barry Davian, a father explains his absence to his children. The children learn what their dad will be doing while he’s gone and are reassured by the fact that he’ll be thinking about them all the time. Each part of the father’s story—pre-departure preparation, absence, and return—is accompanied by colorful and easy-to-understand illustrations. This book would help facilitate family discussions about what happens when a parent leaves on a trip.

Review by John Cathcart (May 2024)
 

Author's Synopsis

This book relates to many children these days who have parents that have to travel for work. This heart-warming story is written by a father who is separated from his family for a long work trip, when duty calls. With wonderful illustrations, the author provides his kids with insight into what he does on his work trip. Most of all, he ensures his children know all the time he spends thinking about them back home. The story provides a perspective to kids that even though a parent might be away they continue to be loved and cared for.

Format(s) for review: Paper and Kindle

Review Genre: Children & Young Adult—Picture Book

Number of Pages: 25

Word Count: 512