Some Angels Have Rotor Blades: A Tale of Heroic Actions, Living Legacy, and Gratitude

Written by Darcy Guyant

Illustrated by Novel Varius

Dale wakes up excited because today is the first day of summer vacation.

As he enjoys breakfast, Dale asks his parents to take their boat out for a ride. He promises to wear his lifejacket and be careful.

When a freak accident ejects Dale from the boat, he frantically grasps the overturned boat. As time goes on, his chilled body weakens. Eventually, a Coast Guard Helicopter discovers Dale and rescues him.

The book teaches how rescue workers put themselves in danger helping strangers and expressing care and empathy for them.

In the second part of the story, forty years later, Dale takes his three grandchildren to an aviation museum where he is reminded of his second chance at life. Dale recounts all those opportunities and the family he loves that would not have existed.

The book contains excellent questions and topics to discuss with the intended elementary school reading audience. I highly recommend this picture book to parents and teachers who want children to appreciate the sacrifices of first responders and the sacrifices they make every day.

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