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Military Family
Books for Military Family
Books for Military Family – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
95 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Format
Picture Books
Early Readers
Chapter Books
Graphic Novels
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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
Katie Roberts #1
Love You, Soldier
Amy Hest
Life in New York City changes quickly for young Katie as she grows up during World War II, holding onto hope while her f
Ages 7–10
U.S. Navy True Stories #1
Tales of Bravery
Jessica Gunderson
Witness the incredible true stories of Navy servicemen and women who faced the heat of combat with unwavering bravery an
Ages 8–12
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What Was?
What Was the Vietnam War?
Jim O'Connor, Who HQ
Understand the complex political decisions and the immense human cost of a twenty-year conflict that left a lasting mark
Ages 8–12
People of the U.S. Armed Forces
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
Ages 7–10
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
Ages 6–9
I Survived #12
I Survived the Joplin Tornado, 2011
Lauren Tarshis
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
Ages 7–12
U.S. Navy Special Forces
SEAL Teams
Michael Burgan
You will learn how Navy SEALs train for elite missions and see the specialized equipment these special forces use to ser
Ages 7–11
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
Ages 6–9
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
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
Ages 7–10
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
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
Ages 7–10
Captain Rosalie
Timothée de Fombelle
For the child grappling with a parent's absence or the weight of a family secret. This poignant tale follows a girl find
Ages 8–12
100 Days and 99 Nights
Alan Madison
Waiting for a father to return from a military tour is a big job for Esme, who tries her best to be brave and good while
Ages 8–12
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
Jake Maddox Sports Stories #1
Touchdown Triumph
Jake Maddox
Just as Oliver finally finds success on his new middle school football team, he learns his Army family has to move again
Ages 8–12
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
Army Brats #1
Army Brats
Daphne Benedis-Grab
Tom, Charlotte, and Rosie adjust to life on an army base, finding new friends and a local pool while standing up to a ne
Ages 8–12
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
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
Twenty-One Steps: Guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Jeff Gottesfeld
In every kind of weather, sentinel guards maintain an uninterrupted vigil at Arlington to honor the fallen with absolute
Ages 7–10
The Rescue
Elizabeth Faucher
For the child feeling the weight of a parent's absence, this high-stakes adventure celebrates the courage found in famil
Ages 8–12
Everything Else in the Universe
Tracy Holczer
Lucy is overjoyed that her father is returning home from the Vietnam War early, but she must learn to love the different
Ages 8–12
