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Books for Parent Deployment for Ages 4–7 – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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Books for Parent Deployment for Ages 4–7

Children this age understand that a parent is gone and can count the days, which sometimes makes the waiting harder. These 87 picture books help kids stay connected to a deployed or traveling parent through rituals, letters, and the reassurance that missing someone is proof of how much they matter.

87 books

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The Tangerine Tree

Ida struggles with her father's departure for America until a shared secret helps her feel close to him despite the mile

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Mama Will be Home Soon

Nancy Minchella

Lili spends a few days with her grandmother while her mother is away, navigating her feelings of missing home and seeing

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As her uncle fights overseas in World War II, Lee watches the candy jars empty and realizes her quiet life at the family

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Peacebound Trains

Haemi Balgassi

Sumi listens to her grandmother's harrowing escape from Seoul during the Korean War as she waits for her own mother to r

Ages 7–10

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The Invisible String

The Invisible String

For children struggling with separation anxiety, the loss of a loved one, or simply missing someone, this book provides

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26 Fairmount Avenue #8

For the Duration

Rationing and goodbyes have changed everything during the war, but Tomie still finds room for dance recitals and the sup

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Once Upon America

Kathleen V. Kudlinski

With his father and brother away at war, a young boy must find the courage to care for his family during a difficult tim

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Surprising Facts about Being an Army Soldier

Kristin J. Russo

Satisfy a curious child's questions about what soldiers actually do all day. This high-interest guide uses fun facts and

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U.S. Military Warships

For the child captivated by massive machines and ocean exploration, this guide introduces the powerful ships that naviga

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Military Vehicles

For the child who marvels at big machinery and wonders what life is like on the high seas. This introduction uses real p

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The Joplin Tornado, 2011

Dexter jumps at the chance to go storm chasing, but his quest for a brave story turns into a fight for survival when a m

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Llama Llama Picture Books #7

Llama Llama Gram and Grandpa

Llama Llama is excited for his first sleepover at Gram and Grandpa's, but when bedtime comes, he realizes he forgot his

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The Brave Trilogy #3

Outside Over There

When goblins steal her baby sister through the window, Ida must take her wonder horn and journey into a strange world to

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Love You, Soldier

Life in New York City changes quickly for young Katie as she grows up during World War II, holding onto hope while her f

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Grahame Baker-Smith

For children processing the loss of a parent or the weight of a family legacy. A breathtakingly illustrated story about

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U.S. Navy Special Forces

You will learn how Navy SEALs train for elite missions and see the specialized equipment these special forces use to ser

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U.S. Air Force #1

U.S. Air Force Fighters

Carrie A. Braulick

Take a close look at the high-tech weapons and specialized equipment used to fly and defend the skies in modern Air Forc

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My Father is Far Away

Distance cannot dim a child's love as they imagine exactly what their father is doing throughout the day while they are

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Serving in the Armed Forces

U.S. Marine Expeditionary Units

Carrie A. Braulick

High-tech vehicles, specialized weapons, and vital rescue missions define the daily lives of the U.S. Marine Expeditiona

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Airmen of the U.S. Air Force

Lisa M. Bolt Simons

Take a look at the daily lives of airmen, from the rigors of initial training to specialized career paths and the transi

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U.S. Military Vehicles

U.S. Navy Aircraft Carriers

Carrie A. Braulick

Giant runways at sea come to life through a close look at the massive weapons, high-tech equipment, and clever design of

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Once a Shepherd

A young man leaves his sweetheart and his peaceful life behind to serve in the Great War, testing the bonds of love and

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Serving in the Armed Forces

The U.S. Army Golden Knights

Carrie A. Braulick

Witness the incredible precision of the U.S. Army's elite parachute team, from their specialized planes to their daring

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For the child counting down the days until a deployed parent returns, this story captures the nervous excitement and the

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