This collection of original stories and poems touches on many aspects of military life from a child’s point of view. From moving to making new friends, deployment, homecoming, patriotism, and tender family moments, Military Life gives a glimpse of the many joys and challenges military children experience.
Contents:
- Just Like You! by Julie LaBelle
- My Space by Donna Portelli
- Best Friends by Judy Hissong
- My Daddy Jumps Today by Michelle Tonsmeire
- Mama’s Been Called Up by Charlene Kochensparger
- Saying Goodbye by Peggie Brott
- The Good Day by Alison Buckholtz
- Holding Mom’s Kite by Jennifer Jesseph
- When Mommy Comes Home by Amy Houts
- When Daddy Comes Home by Amy Houts
- Love Letters by Karen Pavlicin
- It’s Five O’Clock by Cindy Shaw
- Good Night by Christy Lyon
- Illustrations by Quinette Cook
Midwest Book Awards – Finalist
Moonbeam Children’s Book Awards – Gold Medal