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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+
Dogs on Duty
Dorothy Hinshaw Patent
For the curious middle-grader fascinated by real-life heroes, this book reveals the incredible bravery and specialized t
Ages 9–12
Dogs of War
Sheila Keenan
For the child who shares an unbreakable bond with their dog, these stories honor the loyalty and bravery of canine heroe
Ages 8–12
Frog, the Horse That Knew No Master
S. P. Meek
Frog, the Horse That Knew No Master
Ages 8–12
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Dear America #3
When Will This Cruel War Be Over?
Barry Denenberg
For the child grappling with the stress of family separation or community conflict, this diary offers a window into find
Ages 8–14
Remembering Vera
Patricia Polacco
For the child seeking a sense of belonging or the animal lover who believes every stray has a hero inside, this true sto
Ages 6–10
Nubs: The True Story of a Mutt, a Marine and a Miracle
Brian Dennis, Kirby Larson, Mary Nethery
For children processing the pain of separation or the deep need for a safe place to belong. This true story celebrates t
Ages 6–10
Grendel's Guide to Love and War
A.E. Kaplan
Tom launches a series of wild and zany schemes to silence his neighbors' loud parties before the noise triggers his fath
Ages 13–18
Each Tiny Spark
Pablo Cartaya
Emilia Torres navigates the complexities of neurodiversity while trying to reconnect with her father, who seems like a d
Ages 9–12
The Port Chicago 50: Disaster, Mutiny, and the Fight for Civil Rights
Steve Sheinkin
After a deadly explosion at a naval base, fifty Black sailors face a trial for mutiny when they refuse to return to work
Ages 10–14
The Someday Birds
Sally J. Pla
Charlie faces a cross-country road trip full of sensory challenges and new fears as he and his siblings travel to reach
Ages 8–12
Battle Dress
Amy Efaw
Andi pushes herself to the breaking point as she faces the grueling physical and emotional demands of her first year at
Ages 14–18
Welcome to America, Champ!
Catherine Stier
Thomas leaves England behind for a new life in 1945, feeling both nervous and hopeful as he journeys toward America with
Ages 6–10
Soldier's Armor
Baby Professor
For the curious student interested in history and how people stayed safe in the past. An accessible look at the evolutio
Ages 5–8
DK Eyewitness
Vietnam War
Stuart Murray
Witness the equipment, the rugged landscapes, and the stories of the soldiers and civilians who lived through the comple
Ages 8–12
The Long Season of Rain
Helen Kim
Tensions simmer in a Korean military family when an orphaned boy arrives, forcing young Junehee to watch her parents cla
Ages 10–14
Soldier Boys #2
Search and Destroy
Dean Hughes
Eager to escape a difficult home life, recent graduate Rick Ward enlists in the army and confronts the brutal, haunting
Ages 14–18
Dive! World War II Stories of Sailors & Submarines in the Pacific
Deborah Hopkinson
Forty-four aging vessels and their daring crews are all that stand against an invasion in this true account of silent un
Ages 8–14
Special Forces #3
Minesweeper
Chris Lynch
Navy diver Fergus Frew faces high-stakes danger in the Korean War as he scouts mudflats and searches for deadly enemy mi
Ages 10–14
Tuesday Tucks Me In
Luis Carlos Montalván
For children curious about how animals help people with invisible wounds, this gentle story shows the bond between a ser
Ages 4–8
Stubby the War Dog
Ann Bausum
A stray dog becomes a war hero when he forms an unbreakable bond with a soldier on the front lines in France.
Ages 10–14
Profiles of the Presidents #41
George H.W. Bush
Marc Davis
For middle-grade students researching the life and legacy of the 41st President, this accessible biography highlights hi
Ages 9–14
Sergeant Reckless
Patricia McCormick
An always-hungry horse named Reckless joins a group of Marines during the Korean War, braving the battlefield to deliver
Ages 6–10
The Wings of Destiny
Molly Odegard Nikolic
For the child feeling the weight of big world changes or missing a sibling who is far from home.
Ages 8–12
Infinite Hope
Ashley Bryan
Ashley Bryan shares personal letters and memories from his time as a segregated soldier during World War II and the D-Da
Ages 10–14
