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Author: Paige Wetzel
Restore your faith in love and family with one Army wife's courageous story of how she helped her husband recuperate from losing both of his legs while serving in Afghanistan.
Paige received the phone call that every military wife prays will never come. Her husband, Army Sergeant Josh Wetzel, stepped on an improvised explosive device while patrolling in Afghanistan. The blast resulted in the immediate loss of his legs. His survival was uncertain, and in the days to come, this traumatic incident began an unbelievable journey of faith for them as a couple.
Paige's vulnerability as she struggles physically, emotionally, and spiritually, will remind you of the power of commitment and love in the face of adversity. You will discover the bravery and grit of a woman who stood behind the battle lines but faced a battle of her own to save her marriage and her family. As a military wife, Paige had to come to terms with the priorities of the military: God, Country, and then Family.
**Additional books for and about wounded warriors and their families are found HERE
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Author: American Bible Society
Looking for an engaging book to teach kids about rapid change and explain the military lifestyle? This is it! I Move A Lot and That’s Okay teaches kids how to emotionally cope with relocation. Designed to build resilience and confidence in children, this picture book follows a bright-eyed girl in a military family as she shows the reader that she can embrace a new environment, language, and a different culture. Leaving their home and settling in another is tough on all kids. This is what military families go through when moving to a new station, far away from home in another city, state, or country. This adventure is filled with sadness, loss, acceptance, and hope. By the end of the story, young readers will be chanting the theme of the book: I move a lot and that’s okay! While this book features a military child, its message of resilience and hope are universal ones that help all children to overcome obstacles more easily.
View the entire list of military family Bibles and devotionals HERE
View other books for military teens HERE
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Author: Char Fontan Westfall
On June 28, 2005, nineteen U.S. service members perished in the mountains of Afghanistan. The author’s husband, Navy SEAL Jacques Fontan, was one of those killed.
The mission, Operation Red Wings, has become one of the most well-known operations in contemporary warfare. Only one survivor lived to tell the harrowing story, resulting in books, speeches, and a blockbuster movie, Lone Survivor. Perhaps more importantly, the mission created much-needed public awareness and curiosity about the realities of war and survival.
But there have been no books, speeches, or movies written about the other survivors: the women and children whose lives changed forever that summer day. While each widow and family processed the tragedy differently, Char became absorbed in anger and bitterness. Coping with grief was unfamiliar and scary to her. She hated God, whom she had trusted all her life, and blamed Him for losing her husband in such a violent manner.
Before she knew it, she was on the front lines of a battle to regain her own life. When all seemed lost, the kindness and persistence of a neighbor brought renewed hope and restoration to her horribly broken heart in a surprising and refreshing way.
This is her story as one of the survivors of Operation Red Wings.
Additional books for and about Gold Star families are found HERE
A Beautiful Tragedy: A Navy SEAL Widow's Permission to Grieve and a Prescription for Hope
Author: Barbara Britton
When seventeen-year-old seamstress, Josephine Nimetz, agrees to take care of a WWI amputee in a remote Alaskan lodge, there's enough friction to melt the Mendenhall Glacier. Her position is only until June, and it pays well enough to overlook the hardship of managing a rustic home and a shell-shocked veteran.
Geoff Chambers makes it clear that he isn't too fond of the runt sent to take care of his needs, nor of her painful mistakes. Dealing with a depressed and addicted veteran, pushes Josephine to the brink of leaving, if not for the money her salary brings.
But Josephine is a perfectionist, determined to get Geoff back on his feet—figuratively...Although, sending a rich, handsome veteran back into society may cost Josephine the man she has grown to love.
View the entire list of resources for Wounded Warriors and their families HERE
Until June (Fiction)
Authors: Joe Laydon, Will Chesney
Two dozen Navy SEALs descended on Osama bin Laden’s compound in May 2011. After the mission, only one name was made public: Cairo, a Belgian Malinois and military working dog. Warrior Dog is the story of Cairo and his handler, Will Chesney, a member of SEAL Team Six whose life would be irrevocably tied to Cairo's, specially adapted for young readers from Chesney and Joe Layden's No Ordinary Dog.
Starting in 2008, when Will was introduced to the canine program, he and Cairo worked side by side, depending on each other for survival on hundreds of critical operations in the war on terrorism. But their bond went beyond their military service.
As Cairo aged and went on fewer missions, Will moved on to other assignments, forced to slowly―and painfully―distance himself from the dog. Then, in 2011, the call came: Pick up your dog and get back to Virginia. Now.
Cairo and Will trained for weeks for a secret mission, but it soon became clear that this was no ordinary operation. Cairo was among the first members of the U.S. military on the ground in Pakistan as part of Operation Neptune Spear, which resulted in the successful elimination of bin Laden.
As Cairo settled into a role as a reliable “spare dog,” Will went back to his job―until a grenade blast in 2013 left him severely injured. Unable to participate in further missions, he tried to recover, medicine provided only modest relief. Instead, it was up to Cairo to save Will's life once more―and then up to Will to be there when Cairo needed him the most.
View the entire list of children's books about military working dogs HERE
Warrior Dog (Young Readers Edition): The True Story of a Navy SEAL and His Fearless Canine Partner
Authors: Nigel Wallsopp, Danielle Winicki
In March 1944, deep in the jungle New Guinea, a little Yorkshire Terrier was found in a fox hole. Based on true events during WWII, follow Smoky and Bill as they endure the front line of Papua New Guinea and Smoky becomes recognized as the first Military Therapy Dog.
View the entire list of children's books about military working dogs HERE
Smoky: No Ordinary War Dog
Author: Talitha Vickers
Why My Hero Had to Go has a little something for everyone. Take a journey through the pages as the curtain is pulled back to show the heartfelt voice of a parent leaving for deployment or as a front line worker. This unique picture book brings to life the parallel experiences of a parent and a child separated by the call of duty. Children gain a better sense of understanding and responsibility as they tag along with the main character Jared, who is on a "special mission" with pet Bailey and his cuddly toy bear.
With heartfelt poetic words Why My Hero Had to Go offers a different perspective for children to know that they are not alone when a parent is called to service. Creating a book that speaks to the voice of the untold stories was critical to author Talitha Vickers who comes from a military family. Drawing from her own personal experience with her nephew Jared, Vickers puts words to emotions that there are often no words for. It's a powerful teaching tool with foreshadowing messages that truly resonates with all readers. The creative imagination of illustrator Keith Hobgood opens the door to a world that a child would otherwise never see though each hand drawn page. The nontraditional layout of Hobgood's illustrations shows just how much a child and parent have in common every day despite being separated by distance.
This educational tool serves as a critical resource for all front line workers, military families, their neighbors, teachers and fellow students to have a first-hand look at a different perspective of families with a unique dynamic.
Why My Hero Had to Go
Author: RP Kids
The Mini Military series focuses on introducing young readers to the various branches of the US military. Lil' Army Soldier highlights what it's like to be in the US Army, focusing on uniforms, helmets, and vests, and introducing toddlers to military vehicles, such as the Humvee, helicopter, and tank.
Perfect for military families, those with veterans in their family, or for anyone looking to educate their youngest readers about our troops, this book and the series is sure to inspire and celebrate our brave service men and women.
Lil' Army Soldier (Board Book)
Authors: Will Chesney, Joe Layden
THE INSTANT NATIONAL BESTSELLER - No Ordinary Dog is the powerful true story of a SEAL Team Operator and military dog handler, and the dog that saved his life.
Two dozen Navy SEALs descended on Osama bin Laden’s compound in May 2011. After the mission, only one name was made public: Cairo, a Belgian Malinois and military working dog. This is Cairo's story, and that of his handler, Will Chesney, a SEAL Team Operator whose life would be irrevocably tied to Cairo's.
Starting in 2008, when Will was introduced to the SEAL canine program, he and Cairo worked side by side, depending on each other for survival on hundreds of critical operations in the war on terrorism. But their bond transcended their service. Then, in 2011, the call came: Pick up your dog and get back to Virginia. Now.
What followed were several weeks of training for a secret mission. It soon became clear that this was no ordinary operation. Cairo was among the first members of the U.S. military on the ground in Pakistan as part of Operation Neptune Spear, which resulted in the successful elimination of bin Laden.
As Cairo settled into a role as a reliable “spare dog,” Will went back to his job as a DEVGRU operator, until a grenade blast in 2013 left him with a brain injury and PTSD. Unable to participate in further missions, he suffered from crippling migraines, chronic pain, memory issues, and depression. Modern medicine provided only modest relief. Instead, it was up to Cairo to save Will's life once more―and then up to Will to be there when Cairo needed him the most.
Additional books about military working dogs are found HERE
No Ordinary Dog: My Partner from the SEAL Teams to the Bin Laden Raid
Author: Megan Brown
Military women and wives are laced with strength and solidarity. Grit and grace flow through them as they fearlessly face new challenges. Resolutely, they stand firm through seasons of doubt, drought, deployment, and difficulty.
These are their stories.
**Additional books by military spouses about military life are found HERE
Brave Women, Strong Faith: Inspiring Stories by Military Women and Wives
Authors: Krista Keating-Joseph and Will G. Merrill Jr.
'Charlie, Don't Be a Hero' is a moving story from a mother's heart about her son, Charles Keating IV, an All-American boy who grew up to become a heroic U.S. Navy SEAL. At age thirty-one, his death by ISIS in 2016 on the battlefields in Iraq made headlines worldwide.
His story, told only as a mother can tell it, is that of an extraordinary young man whose love of family and country propelled him to incredible heights as a soldier and as a person. She helps us remember that the men and women who serve our country are sons and daughters, mothers and fathers.
Krista Keating-Joseph touchingly shares the gut-wrenching emotions she and her family experienced, and how her faith in God never wavered, but strengthened.
Her stories of Charlie growing up as an extremely adventurous, fun-loving boy show how he would one day be perfectly suited for the mental and physical toughness of a SEAL who ultimately made a huge difference in so many people's lives. Krista's pride in how her son lived brings support to any parent who has lost a child.
Additional books for and about Gold Star families are found HERE
'Charlie, Don't Be a Hero': A Mother's Story of the Extraordinary Life of Her Son, U.S. Navy SEAL Charles Keating IV
Author: Rob Campbell
For all who serve in the U.S. Armed Forces, there will come a day when it's time to separate -- to "retire" or otherwise hang up your uniform, and to transition to a civilian world you may know little about (despite having spent decades fighting to protect its freedoms and liberties). When it's time for you to walk away proudly, DD-214 in hand, you may find yourself unprepared and overwhelmed. If you're like most senior servicemembers, you'll find that the transition to your encore life and career is a transition you have given insufficient thought to. You've been busy leading and giving selflessly to your unit and your mission; it was your only focus and your sole concern. So now what?
Join Colonel Rob Campbell, United States Army, Retired, on a journey to post-military life -- the ups and downs, the sleepless nights and complex decision-making, and the arduous weighing of the "what ifs" and choices before you. At Ease: Enjoying the Freedom You Fought For is a servicemember's guide to an authentic transition. This remarkable book is part memoir, part "how to" guide to help senior servicemembers explore the nuances of the military/civilian transition.
Hear Rob discuss, candidly and vulnerably, everything from what surprised him about the "big, hard civilian world" and the challenges of "the job swamp" to the role of spouses and children on the transition decision and how to celebrate your service before putting it behind you. Learn how to reapply your values (like duty, commitment and selfless service) in new ways and to a new mission. Discover a new compass for your life and career, where job passion and geography (i.e., "What do I WANT to do and where do I really WANT to live?") point the way, and where seeking the next rank or finishing an assignment or deployment are no longer the guideposts for living.
If you're looking to find income, fulfillment, relevance and a comfortable lifestyle in the wake of your military service, this book is a must-read.
Additional books about military veteran employment are found HERE
At Ease: Enjoying the Freedom You Fought For -- A Soldier's Story and Perspectives on the Journey to an Encore Life and Career
Author: Mataya Wright Williams
It's no secret that there have been significant disparities among African American military service members for decades. Wounded Warrior With Invisible Scars takes you on the journey of a young African American woman, who has served in the United States military for over twenty years. Despite the adversity Mataya has faced along the way, she persevered, achieving the highest enlisted rank of E-9 in the United States Air Force, as Chief Master Sergeant. She has served in both the Army and Air Force, with multiple combat tours under her belt. This book was written to serve as a beacon of hope, encouragement and motivation, especially for those who feel like every storm that comes your way was sent to take you out. Please know, some storms come simply to clear your path!
Additional books for and about women veterans are found HERE
Wounded Warrior with Invisible Scars
Authors: Ryan Manion, Heather Kelly, Amy Looney
Three Gold Star women, linked forever by unimaginable loss, share their inspiring, unlikely journey that began on the worst day of their lives.
What happens when tragedy knocks on your front door?
For us, it was a literal knock, with two men standing in crisply pressed uniforms. They had news. News that gutted us to the core -- the death of our loved ones, a brother and two husbands -- in combat zones. The thing about those moments is that it's almost inconceivable that they can happen to you. That is, until they do.
This book is for anyone who has ever received a knock at the door. And if you live long enough and have the courage to love others, you will. Maybe it's a cancer diagnosis. Maybe it's the death of your best friend. The betrayal of a spouse. The loss of a child. The implosion of a professional career. Or any tragedy that takes the person we love the most away from us too soon. Life is not without its challenges. The key is how you respond.
This is our story. The story of three women, bonded by grief and purpose. Grief because we lost our best friends in war. Purpose because we resolved -- together -- to do something about it. To turn loss into inspiration for others and to channel the love that we had for the men in our lives into love for others through service. It was the only way we could escape the trap of despair and inaction, and we believe it offers a roadmap for anyone else who has ever had to answer a knock at the door.
Additional books for and about Gold Star families are found HERE
The Knock at the Door: Three Gold Star Families Bonded by Grief and Purpose
Author: Graciela Tiscareño-Sato
B.R.A.N.D. Before Your Resumé is the first book written by a military veteran (turned marketing professional and entrepreneur) for service members and military veterans to craft their AUTHENTIC personal branding.
Student veterans, military spouses, veterans in their first, second, or third career transitions will all learn valuable self-marketing skills, guided by a veteran who knows the transition chaos (and success!) firsthand. This book is essential if you’re joining the ranks of veterans choosing the entrepreneurship track, if seeking your first career after leaving the active-duty force, or pursuing your first internship or full-time job after completing your degree as a student veteran.
Readers will complete the “extracting product attributes” exercise, see ample examples of great branding created by veterans Graciela has personally coached, and be able to write their own authentic personal branding to influence their intended target audience. Graciela teaches the reader a repeatable marketing messaging process that will be useful for years to come.
Those who wish to collaborate live with Graciela who will coach them to perfecting their branding and/or discussing their business startup idea will be offered the option to do so.
In this marketing guidebook, Graciela guides you in becoming an epic storyteller of your unique value, long before you write your resumé which she reminds us all is a marketing deliverable. Taking this approach as she did during her career transitions means that your audience for your new forward-looking branding will be so intrigued by your value that they’ll ASK for your resumé!
You’ll be empowered to confidently communicate your value to make things happen, as Graciela did during her transformation from military aviator to technology marketing manager. Graciela freely shares the communication process she followed during her highly successful military-to-civilian transition, in which she was mentored by women veterans every step of the way.
Stop going at it alone.
And most importantly, stop listening to those pushing you into writing your resumé (or worse yet your LinkedIn profile) before you’ve done the essential work to understand your personal values and interests, your value to civilian organizations and the target audience you need to attract.
Learn to B.R.A.N.D. Before Your Resumé with a marketing-savvy fellow veteran at your side.
Additional books about military veteran employment are found HERE
B.R.A.N.D. Before You Resumé: Your Marketing Guide for Veterans & Military Service Members Entering Civilian Life
Author: Lisa Smith Molinari
Applying her wit and humor to marriage and family life, award-winning columnist Lisa Smith Molinari shares her real-life family's humorous coming of age story, from marriage through raising kids to empty nest. Written in episodes, contained in seasons, her memoir is a sitcom for book lovers!
Lisa leaves her law career to become a navy wife and Supermom, but somewhere between "I do" and "deploying again," waves of chaos threaten to overtake her. She has a husband who knows his chardonnay but can't identify a Phillips-head screwdriver, three quirky kids with their own agendas, a perpetually shedding dog, and a minivan full of cold french fries. Will she survive the endless minutiae of modern family life, or will she end up on the laundry room floor eating chocolate frosting out of a can?
**Additional books by military spouses about military life are found HERE
The Meat and Potatoes of Life: My True Lit Com
Author: Daniel Berry
A beautifully illustrated children’s book designed to help deployed service members, and the deployed civilians who support them, connect with their loved-ones.
Written by an author who has worked in support of the military overseas, You Are Always With Me is an illustrated rhyming poem intended for those at home when a service member or civilian deploys. The poem reassures those encountering this separation by addressing the emotions they often feel:
- Abandonment
- Anger
- Confusion
- Sadness
- Fear for their deployed loved one
You Are Always With Me depicts two cartoon rabbits, one leaving for deployment, and the other staying home. The book contains a personalized dedication page, and is a perfect gift for any loved-one coping with separation during deployment, to include:
- Children
- Husband or wife
- Girlfriend or boyfriend
- Niece or nephew
Although many women service members deploy, as do many civilians, most of the books on this subject are intended for families of male soldiers. You are Always With Me is unique in that it is appropriate for any branch of service, and any age, race, or gender.
From deployment through homecoming, this book is indispensable in helping those who serve bridge the distance to connect in a meaningful way with those they love.
You are Always With Me: A Poem for Those at Home When a Loved One Deploys
Author: Jake Wood
From Marine sniper Jake Wood, a riveting memoir of leading over 100,000 veterans to a life of renewed service, volunteering to battle, hurricanes, tornados, wildfires, pandemics, and civil wars, and inspiring onlookers as their unique military training saved lives and rebuilt our country.
When Jake Wood arrived in the States after two grueling tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, he watched his unit lose more men to suicide than to enemy hands overseas. Reeling, Jake looked for a way to direct their restlessness towards a new mission--and put their formidable skills to good use. When an earthquake struck Haiti in 2010, Jake had his answer. He convinced several fellow veterans to join him on a ragtag mission to provide desperately needed aid. Despite the high stakes, they were able to untangle complex problems quickly and keep calm under pressure.
In this raw, adrenaline-filled narrative, Jake recounts, how, over the past 10 years, he's built the disaster response organization Team Rubicon, and seen the work provide a lifeline back to purpose for the heroes among us. Not only do these intrepid volunteers race against the clock to aid communities after Hurricane Sandy, Hurricane Harvey, COVID-19, and hundreds of other disasters; they also fight for something just as important--each other.
Once a Warrior provides a soaring look at what our veterans are capable of--and what might become of America's next greatest generation.
Additional books about military veteran volunteerism are found HERE
Once a Warrior: How One Veteran Found a New Mission Closer to Home
Author: Melissa Hicks
Bloom where you are transplanted is a reality of the military life. So how do I make the best of my community? Grow where you are transplanted should be the military motto. When transplanted, a plant will experience shock or stress. Obvious signs will be wilted or yellowing leaves. Unfortunately, the stress we experience as military women is not quite as obvious. Unseen shock can reveal itself in isolation, depression, dwindling faith, or hopelessness. Moves, deployments, training calendars, foreign places, goodbyes. These events punctuate our lives. Add to that holidays spent away from loved ones, missed birthdays and anniversaries. The stress of military life takes its toll both on the active duty member, the spouse, and also the children.
The Bible calls us to persevere, but that is easier said than done, especially when life gets tough. How do you persevere when inconsistency is your constant and your closest friends are thousands of miles away? What incentives do you have for plugging into a community that you will leave in a couple of years?
Growing Together answers to those questions. Using the book of Hebrews as a backdrop, we will explore issues such as spiritual drifting, encouragement, how to hold fast, and the need for intentional community. This 6-week study can be done individually, with a friend, or in a group setting. It is written by military women for military women. The truths spoken here however apply to all of us. We want this to be a tool and an encouragement to help you persevere in order to grow through the joys and challenges of military life. (A Planting Roots Bible study)
Additional Bible studies for military families are listed HERE
Growing Together: Strength to Persevere in Military Life
Author: Elizabeth Gordon
This is a book dedicated to military mom's and their children. As a female service member leaving for a deployment, I found a shortage of books geared toward mothers leaving their children behind and trying to help them understand the importance of what their moms were going to be doing. Enjoy!
View the entire list of books for military kids with a deployed mother HERE
My Mom's Boots
Author: RP Kids
The Mini Military series focuses on introducing young readers to the various branches of the US military. Lil' Navy Sailor highlights what it's like to be part of this special force, focusing on uniforms, radar tracking devices, and other special items, and introducing toddlers to military vehicles.
Perfect for military families, those with veterans in their family, or for anyone looking to educate their youngest readers about our troops, this book and the series is sure to inspire and celebrate our brave service men and women.
Lil' Navy Sailor
Author: Shina Robbins
When her daddy is away, this little girl misses him terribly. She finds comfort in her dreams, imagining all the places her daddy might be. Maybe he's eating pizza in Italy. Maybe he's at the top of the Eiffel Tower in France. He could be climbing Mount Fuji in Japan or playing with kangaroos in Australia.
Whether dreaming of the sea, desert, or jungle, this proud little girl knows Daddy is away serving her country. He is gone to fight for freedom-but a happy hug and kiss await his safe return.
Mother and military spouse Shina Robbins is no stranger to her family sometimes being apart, but Oh, the Places Daddy Could Be! is a reminder to appreciate our heroes and find joy in the adventures that come with military family life.
Oh, the Places Daddy Could Be!
Author: Shatasha McPhatter
Myra is out of school for the summer. Take a journey with her as she gets to spend a day with her father and experience his life as a Drill Sergeant from a child's perspective. She learns about Physical Training (PT), Basic Combat Training (BCT), and the Army Values: Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity, and Personal Courage. Her favorite part is singing cadence with the soldiers and her dad getting a Drill Sergeant hat made just for her!
View the entire list of children's books about military life HERE
Myra Prat the Military Brat: Goes to Basic Training
Author: Margaret Thompson
This is a story explaining how Santa can be everywhere at once, how he can get in and out of houses that don’t have chimneys, and how he can look like many different people. The answer to all of this? He is made of magic of course! This heartwarming Christmas story explores the idea that Santa can look like anyone when he enters a child’s home because he is magic. The book highlights six countries with a child and Santa from each, with each Santa looking like the child (or one of their parents) and wearing the traditional outfits of that country. We go from an African American boy in USA, to a redhead girl in the UK, to a young boy in a wheelchair in France, to a biracial Aboriginal Australian girl in Australia, to a young Hispanic boy in Mexico, and finish with a young girl in Korea. This book is for any family of any color, situation, or ability. Any parent or guardian can dress up as Santa and use this book to help tell their child why Santa might look so familiar to them. All children want to see themselves represented in books they read, so this book is focused on the diversity of Santa across the globe. A great read for parents and children of all ages.
View the entire list of military-themed, Christmas children's books HERE
My Santa, Your Santa
Author: Adrianne Amundson
Have you ever wondered what life is like for the military spouse? Or maybe you're doing life in the military and the journey feels lonely. The news gives us glimpses of what military life is like, but as with anything else, it doesn't ever portray the whole picture. It's confusing, it's complicated, and it can feel like there are so many moving parts. It's not a life meant to be navigated alone.
Just like any other life, military life comes with its ups and downs, challenges, and victories. Military life, while it can be tough, gives those who navigate it character and opportunities to adventure and see the good with the hard. Having a better understanding of what military life is like and knowing you're not alone in the process gives you glimpses of hope and strength to keep walking forward with intention and even flourishing in this life. Just like any other life, military life comes with its ups and downs, challenges, and victories. Military life, while it can be tough, gives those who navigate it character and opportunities to adventure and see the good with the hard. Having a better understanding of what military life is like and knowing you're not alone in the process gives you glimpses of hope and strength to keep walking forward with intention and even flourishing in this life.
**Additional books by military spouses about military life are found HERE
Navigating Military Life with Intention and Grace
Author: Shermaine Perry-Knights
Looking for an engaging book to teach kids about rapid change and explain the military lifestyle? This is it! I Move A Lot and That’s Okay teaches kids how to emotionally cope with relocation. Designed to build resilience and confidence in children, this picture book follows a bright-eyed girl in a military family as she shows the reader that she can embrace a new environment, language, and a different culture. Leaving their home and settling in another is tough on all kids. This is what military families go through when moving to a new station, far away from home in another city, state, or country. This adventure is filled with sadness, loss, acceptance, and hope. By the end of the story, young readers will be chanting the theme of the book: I move a lot and that’s okay! While this book features a military child, its message of resilience and hope are universal ones that help all children to overcome obstacles more easily.
View the entire list of books for military kids experiencing a military move HERE
I Move a Lot and That's Okay!
