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Books for Military Family
Books for Military Family – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
150 books
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On the Wings of Heroes
Richard Peck
For children processing the absence of a loved one, this story captures the quiet courage and deep family bonds found on
Ages 9–12
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
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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
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
Sonny's War
Valerie Hobbs
Fourteen-year-old Cori navigates a world turned upside down by her father's death and her brother's deployment to the Vi
Ages 12–16
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
Molly's Fire
Janet Lee Carey
For the child grappling with the uncertainty of a missing loved one, this story follows a young girl's unwavering hope a
Ages 10–14
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
Frankenlouse
Mary James
A young aspiring comic strip artist struggles to draw his own path while facing the heavy weight of his father's rigid e
Ages 9–12
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
Shadow Squadron #4
Sniper Shield
Carl Bowen
Protecting an Iraqi terrorist-turned-politician tests Lieutenant Yamashita’s iron will as the itch to pull the trigger b
Ages 9–13
Shadow Squadron #3
Eagle Down
Carl Bowen
Sergeant Edgar Brighton wakes up bound and gagged in a strange room. As a mysterious woman blindfolds him, his struggle
Ages 9–13
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
After Eli
Rebecca Rupp
For the child grappling with the 'why' behind loss. This story follows a boy using history's unusual deaths to process h
Ages 9–12
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
The Outside of a Horse
Ginny Rorby
Hannah finds solace among rescued horses while her father struggles with the invisible wounds of the Iraq War, leading t
Ages 10–14
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
