Ruby and her mother are used to clinging to each other all during the war. But now the war is over and Ruby’s dad has returned. Ruby struggles with adjusting to him being home. She finds neighborhood friends and piles of bomb rubble to help her…
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Bloom Where Planted: Books for Military Children
Explore the world of military families with this glimpse into the lives of military children. This mix of picture books, juvenile fiction and graphic novels will draw in people of any age.
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- A great Picture book with beautiful pictures that help children to understand why their parents sacrifice their time to serve and protect our country and the people who live in it.
- Alexis and Eric think their Dad is a superhero who nothing bad can happen to. When their dad gets hurt, they learn that even though his traumatic injury will change their lives it wont change how much they love their dad and how much he loves them.
- a young child and his Dad by looking up at the moon every night. Knowing that they both are seeing the same moon even though The dad is deployed far away helps him stay strong.
- Your friends on Sesame Street help young readers learn about what it is like when your parents are sent away to far places.
- Follow Cooper Vega as he moves to another new town, a military kid who is the invisible new kid once again. He doesn’t know anyone and doesn’t really want to. Cooper’s life gets very interesting as he becomes a somebody while helping a ghost right…
- Follow Cooper Vega as he moves to another new town, a military kid who is the invisible new kid once again. He doesn’t know anyone and doesn’t really want to. Cooper’s life gets very interesting as he becomes a somebody while helping a ghost right…
- Thirteen year old Ike Pressure is a military Brat. His mother has just moved them to Mercury, Nevada on a super secret Military base. Esha Webb is new to the base too. Their parents think they are best friends when in reality they are nemesis’.…
- This almost wordless picture book uses amazing illustrations to express the emotions of what it feels like when a parent comes home from deployment.
- When a soldier has to leave his or her family for extended service, it's an emotional time for all involved. It can be especially confusing and upsetting for children, who long for the comfort and security of a parent's presence. Papa's Backpack…
- A must read book about a military parent from a child’s point of view. This book hits all the right spots and gives an accurate portrayal of what it feels like to have a parent who serves their country. The highs and lows and beautiful drawings will…
- Esmeralda or “Esme” is gearing up for another one of her dad’s military deployments. This time he is going to be gone even longer. While Esme’s dad is away she is stepping up to take on more responsibility. She is going to help mom with her little…
- Esmeralda or “Esme” is gearing up for another one of her dad’s military deployments. This time he is going to be gone even longer. While Esme’s dad is away she is stepping up to take on more responsibility. She is going to help mom with her little…
- After being homeschooled most of her life, as a military child, Annabelle or “Belle” is informed that her mother is being sent away to Afghanistan on a military assignment and her Dad landed a huge client with his company. Now Belle is going to have…
- After being homeschooled most of her life, as a military child, Annabelle or “Belle” is informed that her mother is being sent away to Afghanistan on a military assignment and her Dad landed a huge client with his company. Now Belle is going to have…
- Macy Hollinquest is Eleven years old. Her birthday is coming up soon but she has no intention of letting herself turn twelve. Macy decides that she is staying twelve until her Father comes home from his “very important” work trip that he took after…
- Macy Hollinquest is Eleven years old. Her birthday is coming up soon but she has no intention of letting herself turn twelve. Macy decides that she is staying twelve until her Father comes home from his “very important” work trip that he took after…
- The Bailey family has just moved to Fort Patrick. They are new to the area and get to finally experience living on a military base. The Post is relatively open to kids. The Bailey kids are excited to get a little more freedom to explore their new…
- Connor is the new kid at school and gets picked for the “student of the week”. Lenny, a classmate, follows Connor home to see what a day in the life of Connor is like. Lenny takes pictures and discovers Connor is a part of a military family.
- When a soldier's work takes him halfway around the world, he enlists the help of the North Star for a nightly game of catch with his son.
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