Quincy Companion Books by Jerilyn Marler

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Lily Hates Goodbyes

Does your child struggle when a parent is away on deployment? Lily understands those big feelings—the sadness, anger, and frustration that come with goodbyes.

Lily Hates Goodbyes follows a young military child as she learns to manage her emotions and stay connected with her away parent. Through creative tools like the “Memories for Daddy” box, Lily discovers joy in everyday moments and learns to anticipate the happy reunion when Daddy gets home.

• Helps children cope with emotions during a parent’s deployment
• Teaches healthy ways to manage separation anxiety
• Perfect for military families, parents, and educators
• Supports emotional literacy and resilience in young children

This 8.5″ x 8.5″ book is available in two versions: Navy and All Military. The only difference is Daddy’s uniform. In the All Military version he wears a generic BDU. In the Navy version he wears an officer white uniform. For ages 2-7. Available only in paperback format.

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Parent Handbook

• Lily Hates Goodbyes
• Parent Handbook

This 5″x8″ handbook is for parents, grandparents, teachers—anyone helping a young military child whose parent is about a billion miles away. It provides dozens of ideas for helping the child through these difficult days and to stay connected with the distant parent. It is available in paperback and digital formats.