Daddy Will Come Home, written and illustrated by Madeline Tran, details the daily life of families in law enforcement. This book provides relatable content that helps children understand the small sacrifices their family makes to have a police officer as a parent. With rhyming words and pictures throughout, children will feel seen and heard, that their lives are considered normal to others as well.
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Madeline Joined: Jan-12-2026 |
Madeline Tran is a stay-at-home mom and artist, residing in Yorktown, Virginia. Her husband has been in law enforcement since they met, and their time together has seen many changes throughout his career. Their two children, Wes and Allie, have come to normalize the strange schedule and various aspects of having a parent who is a police officer. They are the inspiration for the book Daddy Will Come Home: A Story for Law Enforcement Families.