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Books for Brats (and their Moms)
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15 Reasons I Love My Dad: A Fill-in-the-Blank Book15 Reasons I Love My Dad: A Fill-in-the-Blank Book by Samantha Kappler
Buy new: $14.95 / Used from: $14.70
great fill-in-the-blank to include in care packages!
All Those Secrets of the WorldAll Those Secrets of the World by Jane Yolen
Buy used from: $23.31
When her father leaves port on a ship departing for the war, four-year-old Janie relates the experience from a child's point of view.
America : A Patriotic PrimerAmerica : A Patriotic Primer by Lynne Cheney
Buy new: $11.53 / Used from: $2.22
a proud celebration of the individuals, milestones, and principles of this nation.
Captain Cat (I Can Read Book 1)Captain Cat (I Can Read Book 1)
Buy new: $3.99 / Used from: $0.01
"Captain Cat joined the army. . . when nobody was looking." And so begins the story of a striped feline who strays onto an army base and steps right into military life.
The Daddy BookThe Daddy Book by Todd Parr
Buy new: $10.87 / Used from: $3.25
The illustrations are beautiful, and Todd Parr expresses that daddies can do anything, even stereotypical motherly duties.
Daddy, You're My Hero! (Books for Brats, 1)Daddy, You're My Hero! (Books for Brats, 1) by Michelle Ferguson-Cohen
Encourages discussion about and pride in the military parent's service. [There is also a version for Mom's in the Military]
I'll See You When the Moon Is FullI'll See You When the Moon Is Full by Jim Fowler
Buy used from: $5.58
This delightful tale about a father preparing for a business trip and saying goodbye to his son is comforting, comical, and satisfying.
My Daddy is a SoldierMy Daddy is a Soldier by Kirk Hilbrecht
Buy used from: $8.19
Helps children comprehend what "going to the field" really means.
My Father Is Far AwayMy Father Is Far Away by Robin Ballard
Buy used from: $0.66
A little girl speculates about what her father is doing during his travels, comparing her imaginings of his exciting adventures with her everyday routine.
My Father Is in the NavyMy Father Is in the Navy by Robin McKinley
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When Sara hears that her father is coming home from the Navy, she is scarcely excited--for she does not remember him.
My Mommy is a GuardsmanMy Mommy is a Guardsman by Kirk Hilbtecht
Buy new: $6.95 / Used from: $3.09
I haven't heard much about this one, but I know the one about Daddies is out of print.
One Nation: America by the NumbersOne Nation: America by the Numbers by Devin Scillian
Buy new: $19.95 / Used from: $0.46
a follow-up to "A is For America" - except this one is a counting book.
Soldier MomSoldier Mom by Alice Mead
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Jasmyn Williams and her 10-month-old brother go to stay with their mother's boyfriend, Jake, when their mother is called to active duty in the Persian Gulf. [for the 9-12 crowd].
War? I'm Scared (Wewrite Kids!, 46)War? I'm Scared (Wewrite Kids!, 46) by WeWrite Kids
Buy used from: $5.79
Through the eyes of a dog, the story takes the reader from the first hours of the World Trade Center terror to down-to-earth solutions over a few days.
At Freedom's Table: More Than 200 Years of Recipes and Remembrance from Military WivesAt Freedom's Table: More Than 200 Years of Recipes and Remembrance from Military Wives by Carolyn Quick Tillery
Buy new: $22.95 / Used from: $2.03
Not just for great recipes but for inspiration of mind and soul
E-Mail to the Front: One Wife's Correspondence with Her Husband OverseasE-Mail to the Front: One Wife's Correspondence with Her Husband Overseas by Alesia Holliday
Buy used from: $0.46
brings us reports from the home front with empathy, gut-level honesty, and humor, concerning what it's like to live "with" someone who is sometimes away half a year at a time
Heroes at Home: Help and Hope for Americas Military FamiliesHeroes at Home: Help and Hope for Americas Military Families by Ellie Kay
Buy new: $10.19 / Used from: $0.01
Filled with actual stories of Ellie Kay's and others' life in the military, this encouraging book provides helpful guidance to families on active duty and insight to their extended families & friends,
Home Fires Burning: Married to the Military--for Better or WorseHome Fires Burning: Married to the Military--for Better or Worse by Karen Houppert
Buy used from: $0.01
Homefront Club: The Hardheaded Woman's Guide to Raising a Military FamilyHomefront Club: The Hardheaded Woman's Guide to Raising a Military Family by Jacey Eckhart
Buy new: $13.57 / Used from: $1.77
Married to the Military:  A Survival Guide for Military Wives, Girlfriends, and Women in UniformMarried to the Military: A Survival Guide for Military Wives, Girlfriends, and Women in Uniform by Meredith Leyva
Buy new: $11.77 / Used from: $1.99
From relocation to deployment, protocol to finances, and career to kids, Leyva offers time-tested advice.
Military Wives 101Military Wives 101 by Tynisa Gaines
Buy new: $13.05 / Used from: $11.62
a fictional novel about military wives as opposed to a handbook or a nonfiction recount of someone's life. A fun read!
Solo-Ops: A Survival Guide for Military WivesSolo-Ops: A Survival Guide for Military Wives by Hilary Martin
Buy new: $21.99 / Used from: $11.50
Hurray for solo-ops! ***** [five stars. asteriks, as the case may be]
Surviving Deployment: A Guide for Military FamiliesSurviving Deployment: A Guide for Military Families by Karen M. Pavlicin
Buy new: $13.57 / Used from: $7.49
Today's Military Wife: Meeting the Challenges of Service Life (Today's Military Wife)Today's Military Wife: Meeting the Challenges of Service Life (Today's Military Wife) by Lydia Sloan Cline
Buy new: $12.89 / Used from: $2.43
Now in its fifth edition, this book covers all the information a service wife needs to survive and prosper in a service environment.
When Duty Calls: A Guide to Equip Active Duty, Guard and Reserve Personnel and Their Loved Ones for Military SeparationsWhen Duty Calls: A Guide to Equip Active Duty, Guard and Reserve Personnel and Their Loved Ones for Military Separations by Carol Vandesteeg
Buy used from: $0.01
a practical manual to help them prepare for the inevitable separations.