When The Moon Is A Smile by Teena Raffa-Mulligan

When The Moon Is A Smile by Teena Raffa-Mulligan

Don't go, Daddy

It's the plea that tugs at the heart of every loving father whose child no longer shares his everyday life due to a relationship breakdown.

For a young child, accepting how things have changed once parents live apart can be difficult.

When 'Daddy time' is occasional instead of constant, saying goodbye for now can be the hardest part of spending time together.

In this gentle story about the special bond between a little girl and her father, the fun of sharing a day imagining everyday activities into extraordinary adventures turns to sadness when it is time for him to leave.

Tears turn to acceptance with the promise that Daddy will soon return -- and there is a special way to know when that will be.

Teena Raffa-Mulligan is a writer, reader, and believer in daydreaming who believes there is magic in every day if we look for it. Teena fell in love with the realm of stories as a child and decided to pursue a career as a writer at a young age. Poetry, short stories, picture books, and chapter books are among her works for children. A long career in journalism has also been a part of her writing career. She uses her love of literature and writing to inspire individuals of all ages to write their own stories by giving presentations and workshops.