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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+
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
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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
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
Blue Skies
Anne Bustard
For the child waiting for a loved one to return, this moving story explores how to hold onto hope while navigating the c
Ages 8–12
When I Was a Soldier
Valérie Zenatti
A young immigrant faces her compulsory two-year military service, balancing her new life in an ancient land with the mod
Ages 13–18
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
Patrol
Walter Dean Myers
For the young reader grappling with the complex reality of war, this poetic journey follows a soldier discovering the sh
Ages 8–14
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
Dove Song
Kristine L. Franklin
With her father missing in Vietnam and her mother overwhelmed by grief, eleven-year-old Bobbie Lynn must guard a family
Ages 9–13
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
The Norendy Tales #2
The Hotel Balzaar
Kate DiCamillo
Marta roams the hotel like a quiet mouse, waiting for her father to return from war, until a mysterious countess arrives
Ages 7–11
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
Camp X #6
Shell Shocked
Eric Walters
For the child trying to understand a loved one's change in personality. Explore the emotional impact of a parent returni
Ages 9–12
Personal Effects
E. M. Kokie
Matt searches for the truth about his brother's life and death in Iraq, discovering secrets that force him to finally st
Ages 14–18
Walls
L. M. Elliott
Two cousins living on opposite sides of the Berlin Wall find their friendship tested by secret police, rock 'n' roll, an
Ages 12–18
Nubs: The True Story of a Mutt, a Marine & a Miracle
Brian Dennis, Mary Nethery, Kirby Larson
Loyalty drives a wild dog in Iraq to trek seventy miles across a freezing desert to reunite with the Marine who showed h
Ages 6–10
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
Bloodlines #1
A Time for War
M. Zachary Sherman
For the child curious about history's biggest moments, this fast-paced story explores the bravery and chaos of the Pearl
Ages 9–12
