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Comments on the book "Soldier Oli is a positive and reassuring book for younger children (under 7s) with a dad or mum currently serving
in the Army. It touches on what happens when Soldier Oli goes away on tour, how he feels about his experiences at various
stages until he returns, interspersed with how the children feel bout their experience back at home. Written in simple
rhyme, with simple and smiling images throughout, this book fills a gap for our library service and will be a valuable addition."
Sarah Hillier, Wiltshire Children's Librarian "On behalf of the Naval Under Fives Groups I wish to express our absolute delight with the Soldier Oli book.
It has already been invaluable in helping children whose parents are going on operational tours." Fay Taylor, Skylark
Pre-school "...the real value of this rather poignant book is in helping parents navigate an emotional minefield of explaining to their children what it means for their father or mother to be away for months at a time." Attain Magazine "I don't like it, I love it!" Jerry,
soldier and mother "This is a lovely little book with great pictures and verse, really tells the story to little ones about dad going away and homecoming." Teresa, Forces Family Support Group "I have bought your book. It is terrific!" Robert Key, M.P. for Salisbury "... just so sweet, it brought a tear to my eye, but I am a big softie." Barbara, soldier "I just wanted to thank you for the books- very informative, well written and charming." Jean Richards "I have just got your Soldier Oli book and it is totally amazing- you are so talented - and all in rhyme!! So impressed I am showing all my friends!!" Louise Baxter, teacher "I just wanted to say what a fantastic book you have created! It really is fantastic! I have just ordered another copy to give to my daughter's pre-school." Kirsty Macmillan "I would like to say thank you very much for writing your book Soldier Oli. I am a nursery nurse and army wife, who has worked in the Colchester Garrison Pre-School for 8 years now and I think your book is fantastic. I feel it's going to prove a valuable tool in helping our children and their families next year when our brigade deploy to Afghanistan." Sonja Chenier |