A father and daughter stay close while far apart. Ashley and her father make a pledge to stay strong while he is abroad defending the country. Everything-from homework to Christmas-is harder with him away. Ashley doesn't know if their pledge will be enough to keep her strong, but she says it every day and blows a kiss to the American flag. Featuring heartwarming illustrations, this inspiring book is a touching tribute to the bravery of our country's soldiers and their families.

 

This book has been graded for interest at 6-9 years.

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published 2014 by Pelican Publishing Co .

Gary Metivier is an award-winning author and journalist. A television-news anchor, he enjoys covering a variety of subjects. The author of Saluting Grandpa: Celebrating Veterans and Honor Flight, Metivier lives in Davenport, Iowa, with his wife, two sons, two dogs, and one pot-bellied pig. Robert Rath is a book designer and illustrator living in Bozeman, Montana. He has worked for companies such as Lucasfilm and the History Channel. Rath previously collaborated with Metivier on Saluting Grandpa: Celebrating Veterans and Honor Flight.