My Dad, My Hero by Kacey Hoysted, illustrated by Alyssa Yazbek - A Review

This book has a strong and heartfelt concept honoring children of service members, but the execution fell short for me. The Kindle edition was extremely brief, only seven actual pages shown side by side, and it was not labeled as a board book, which made the length surprising and a bit disappointing. 

The story is very specific to the Army, which limits its connection for families with loved ones in other branches. As a parent of two sons serving in different branches, one of whom is also a father, broader representation would have made this much more meaningful. I did appreciate the final page that invites the child to draw their service parent, which was a thoughtful and engaging touch. Overall, a nice idea, but far too short and narrow in focus.

★★★

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC copy for my honest review. 

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