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Waiting for Dad: For Every Child Who Waited by the Window
Hardcover
General Juvenile NonfictionSelf Help
Publisher Price: $19.99
ISBN13: 9781969066870
Publisher: Columbus Book Publishers
Published: Nov 21 2025
Pages: 28
Weight: 0.66
Height: 0.25 Width: 8.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
A heartfelt story of love, longing, and the courage to heal.
Waiting for Dad follows the emotional journey of Tommy, a little boy who waits by the window for a father who doesn't always come. With each missed promise, Tommy's heart aches a little more-but through the love of his mother and brother, he discovers something powerful:
he is worthy, he is lovable, and he is not defined by someone else's absence.
As Tommy grows older, the weight of childhood hurt shapes his life-but it doesn't break him. Instead, he rises above it. Through faith, strength, and determination, Tommy transforms his pain into purpose. From leaving behind negative influences to becoming a mentor to children just like him, Tommy proves that healing is possible, and a beautiful life can come after heartbreak.
This deeply touching story gently reminds children-and adults-that:
You are not forgotten
You are not unlovable
You are not the empty promise
You deserve real, steady love
A powerful book for children facing separation, disappointment, or the absence of a parent .
Perfect for families, counselors, teachers, therapists, and anyone who wants to help a child feel seen and valued .
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