About This Book
A parent would reach for this book when a child is struggling to understand why a family member or neighbor frequently leaves home for military training or emergency response duties. It serves as a gentle, informative bridge for children who are curious about how someone can be a regular worker one day and a soldier the next. By detailing the dual life of citizen soldiers, the book helps demystify the uniform and replace confusion with a sense of pride and security. Appropriate for children ages 6 to 9, this nonfiction guide emphasizes themes of responsibility and community service. It explains the training and equipment involved in the National Guard without focusing on combat or scary scenarios. Instead, it highlights the 'everyday hero' aspect of the job, making it an excellent choice for military families or any child interested in community helpers and how they help during natural disasters or local emergencies.
