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Books for Military Family
Books for Military Family – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
46 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
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A Life of Service: The Story of Senator Tammy Duckworth
Christina Soontornvat
Experience the barrier-breaking journey of a Thai American hero who became the first woman with a disability to serve in
Ages 4–9
Astro Girl #1
Astro Girl
Ken Wilson-Max
Astrid practices zero gravity and space snacks with her papa while waiting for Mama to return from a very special missio
Ages 3–7
The Flag We Love
Pam Muñoz Ryan
Learn how to care for the American flag while discovering the history and symbolic meaning behind its stars and stripes.
Ages 4–8
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My Father is Far Away
Robin Ballard
Distance cannot dim a child's love as they imagine exactly what their father is doing throughout the day while they are
Ages 3–7
My Red Balloon
Eve Bunting
For the child counting down the days until a deployed parent returns, this story captures the nervous excitement and the
Ages 4–8
Sometimes Love
Katrina Moore
For the child facing a big move or saying goodbye to a parent, this story provides comfort during the many transitions o
Ages 3–7
Night Catch
Brenda Ehrmantraut
For the child feeling the distance of a parent's military deployment. This soothing story uses the North Star to bridge
Ages 3–8
Crow Call
Lois Lowry
Lizzie joins her father on a trip to the Pennsylvania countryside, quietly bridging the distance after his return from t
Ages 4–9
Impossible Patriotism Project, The
Linda Skeers
Caleb struggles with his school project until he finds the perfect symbol of patriotism in his father’s military service
Ages 5–9
Bitty Bee Books Alphabet Series #13
M Is For Military
Bitty Bee Books
For children in military families, this alphabet book introduces the unique vocabulary of service life, turning unfamili
Ages 2–6
At the Mountain's Base
Traci Sorell
For the child feeling the quiet ache of missing someone far away, this lyrical story celebrates the bond of a Native Ame
Ages 4–8
Pennies in a Jar
Dori Chaconas
While his father serves overseas, a young boy saves his pennies and tries to conquer his fear of horses to send a specia
Ages 4–8
Boyogi
David Barclay Moore
Butta Bean watches his father struggle after returning from service, until they begin practicing yoga together to find a
Ages 4–8
Dadblamed Union Army Cow
Susan Fletcher
Based on a true story, a stubborn cow follows her soldier owner into the heart of the Civil War, providing milk, warmth,
Ages 4–9
While You Are Away
Eileen Spinelli
Honest feelings of missing someone take center stage as three children share what it is like when a parent is far away f
Ages 4–8
The Christmas Box
Joanne Stewart Wetzel
A mysterious wooden box arrives from Japan, bringing a touch of holiday magic to a family missing their father during hi
Ages 4–8
My Dad's a Hero
Rebecca Christiansen, Jewel Armstrong
For the child navigating the pride and worry of having a parent in the military. This story honors the bravery of servic
Ages 4–8
Year of the Jungle
Suzanne Collins
First grade feels like a jungle for Suzy as she waits for postcards from her father in Vietnam and wonders when he will
Ages 4–8
Veteran's Day for Grandpa
Dee Smith
For the child curious about their family's history of service and the meaning of Veterans Day, this story celebrates the
Ages 4–8
Rolling Thunder
Kate Messner
Roar through Washington, DC on the back of a motorcycle during a rhythmic, rhyming tribute to veterans and the powerful
Ages 4–8
Stars Above Us
Geoffrey Norman
A little girl finds comfort in the glowing stars on her ceiling, using them as a bridge to her father while he is away a
Ages 4–8
Ruby in the Ruins
Shirley Hughes
After years of waiting through the London Blitz, Ruby finally meets her father at the train station, but the man who ret
Ages 5–9
Finding Winnie #1
Finding Winnie: The True Story of the World's Most Famous Bear
Lindsay Mattick
A veterinarian rescues a bear cub in 1914 and brings her to the front lines of WWI, beginning a journey that eventually
Ages 4–9
The Year of the Perfect Christmas Tree
Gloria Houston
With Papa away at war, Ruthie and her mother must find a way to honor their family tradition and deliver a perfect Chris
Ages 4–9
