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Books for Military Family
Books for Military Family – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
268 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
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
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
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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
Tippy Parrish #5
Rainbow After Rain
Janet Lambert
For the teen girl navigating the complex emotions of first love and family duty while living on a military base during a
Ages 12–17
The Day We Didn't Go Back to School
Thaïs Hunter
The Day We Didn't Go Back to School is a poignant look at how lives change during conflict for families dealing with sep
Ages 10–14
The Secret Doors of Cannondale
Stephanie Brick
Adeline enters a new home with creaky floors and secret doors that launch her into a realm of floating islands, monsters
Ages 8–12
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
Summer Soldiers
Susan Hart Lindquist
For the child grappling with a parent's absence and the pressure to be brave while facing everyday challenges at home.
Ages 8–12
A Less Than Perfect Peace
Jacqueline Levering Sullivan
For the child navigating a parent's return from a long absence or military service, this story explores the bumpy road t
Ages 8–12
The Things a Brother Knows
Dana Reinhardt
For the teenager trying to reach a sibling who has returned home changed, this story explores the invisible wounds of wa
Ages 14–18
Soldier Mom
Alice Mead
For the child learning to navigate daily life and new responsibilities while a parent is deployed overseas during a time
Ages 9–12
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
The Summer Before Boys
Nora Raleigh Baskin
While her mother is deployed to Iraq, Julia navigates a tense summer with her cousin as their childhood games are tested
Ages 9–13
Hazard
Frances O'Roark Dowell
Hazard's hidden anger on the football field finally comes to light through a writing assignment that explores his father
Ages 9–12
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
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
Anything But Okay
Sarah Darer Littman
Stella’s world becomes chaotic when her brother returns from war with hidden scars, forcing her to find the courage to s
Ages 13–18
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
Count on Us: American Women in the Military
Amy Nathan
For the young reader inspired by trail-blazing women, this history chronicles the courage and determination of female so
Ages 10–18
Lost in the War
Nancy Antle
Lisa navigates the heavy shadows of her mother’s past as a combat nurse, finding a path through grief and anger with the
Ages 10–14
