My Daddy, My Sailor – U.S. Navy Children’s Book

My Daddy, My Sailor is a heartfelt U.S. Navy children’s book that helps military kids understand Navy life, deployment, time apart, and the pride of having a Sailor dad. Written by Matthew E. Miller, this story is told through the eyes of a child and offers a warm, age appropriate way to talk about service, family, and connection.

Through expressive illustrations and gentle storytelling, young readers follow a child’s love and admiration for their father as he serves in the Navy. From daily routines and uniforms to ships, farewells, and joyful reunions, this book helps children see that even when Dad is away, the bond between a Sailor and his family stays strong.

A Navy Family Story for Military Kids

This Navy children’s book was created for families navigating deployment, duty days, underways, travel, and homecoming. It gives children simple language and comforting imagery to help them understand why Dad has to leave, what service means, and how families stay connected across distance.

My Daddy, My Sailor is ideal for bedtime reading, pre-deployment conversations, military family support programs, Navy homecomings, and children who need reassurance during time apart from their Sailor dad.

What Makes This Book Special

• Heartwarming story about a child and their Sailor dad
• Helps explain Navy deployment, time apart, service, and homecoming
• Introduces ships, uniforms, the ocean, and Navy family life in a kid friendly way
• Encourages pride, resilience, connection, and open family conversation
• Great for bedtime reading, deployment preparation, and reunion gifts
• Includes keepsake features with a photo slot and space for a personal note

A Keepsake Gift for Navy Families

This hardcover edition includes a photo slot and a space for a personal note from a parent or child, turning the story into a lasting keepsake. It is a meaningful gift for Navy kids, Sailor dads, military families, and children’s programs that support service-connected families.

Product Details

• Title: My Daddy, My Sailor
• Author: Matthew E. Miller
• Publisher: UMBO BOOKS
• Publication Date: July 25, 2024
• Edition: First Edition
• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 979-8991120456
• Dimensions: 10 x 7.5 x 0.25 inches
• Reading Age: 5 to 14 years

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is this Navy children’s book for?

This book is written for military kids, Navy families, and children with a Sailor dad who may be preparing for deployment, underways, duty days, or homecoming.

Can this book help explain deployment?

Yes. The story uses child friendly language and comforting illustrations to help children understand deployment, separation, reunion, and the emotions that come with Navy family life.

Does the book include keepsake features?

Yes. This hardcover edition includes a photo slot and space for a personal note, making it a meaningful family keepsake.