Every child feels anxiety when their parent has to go away, even when it’s just for a little while. This charming story shares Little Bear’s worries and Momma Bear’s love and kisses. There is a message of love and that we are always with each other in our hearts.
The Kiss Box
Author: Bonnie VerbergAge Range: 0 - 8
Filed Under: Connecting During Separation, Great Illustrated Books
American Hero Books: My Mommy is a Marine
Author: Alia ReeseAge Range: 0 - 8
An insert your own picture book™
Help your infant-preschool age child understand and feel proud of Mommy’s very important job AND keep Mommy present in your child’s mind while Mommy is away during training and deployment. Read, march, and bark along with our fun and simple descriptions and insert your own picture over those printed in the book to see Mommy at work as a United States Marine
Filed Under: Books for Babies, Connecting During Separation, Great Illustrated Books
American Hero Books: My Daddy is a Marine
Author: Alia ReeseAge Range: 0 - 8
An insert your own picture book™
Help your infant-preschool age child understand and feel proud of Daddy’s very important job AND keep Daddy present in your child’s mind while Daddy is away during training and deployment. Read, march, and bark along with our fun and simple descriptions and insert your own picture over those printed in the book to see Daddy at work as a United States Marine.
Filed Under: Books for Babies, Connecting During Separation, Great Illustrated Books
My Daddy Is A Soldier
Author: Anne M. StratfordAge Range: 0 - 8

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Over There
Author: Dorinda WilliamsAge Range: 0 - 8

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Home Again
Author: Dorinda WilliamsAge Range: 0 - 8

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Dear Baby I’m Watching Over You
Author: Carol CaseyAge Range: 0-3

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A Salute to Our Heroes: The U.S. Marines
Author: Brandon W. BarnettAge Range: 0 - 8

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My Sailor Dad
Author: Ross MackenzieAge Range: 0 - 8
This colorful story explains what Daddy does on the big Navy ship and why. There is a message of patriotism and love. There are also several accurate pictures of flags spelling out words and signals.
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Night Catch
Author: Brenda EhrmantrautAge Range: 0-3

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Hope Weavers
Author: Brenda EhrmantrautAge Range: 0-3

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You Are Never Far Away
Author: Jan KrystkowiakAge Range: 0-3
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Lily Hates Goodbyes
Author: JerilynAge Range: 0-3

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Timmy and the Storm
Author: Jeff YosickAge Range: 0-8

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While You Are Away
Author: Eileen SpinelliAge Range: 0-8

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Atomic Ace (He’s Just My Dad)
Author: Jeff WeigelAge Range: 0-8
Graphic novels are the in thing now. Here’s an instantly appealing graphic picture book, in the classic style of the Captain Marvel or Superman comics some of us inhaled when we were growing up. Illustrated in glorious glossy ink and brush illustrations—just like the comics, only on better paper—the story… Read More
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The Feel Good Book
Author: Todd ParrAge Range: 0-8
I’m feeling kinda down in the dumps, out of sorts, not so great, when I pick up a copy of The Feel Good Book. There, on the cover, is a smiling lady with a bright yellow face and pink big hair, dancing beside a blue-faced guy with six ropes of… Read More
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No Place Like Home
Author: Jonathan EmmettAge Range: 0-8

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On the Day You Were Born
Author: Debra FrasierAge Range: 0-8

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Owl Babies
Author: Martin WaddellAge Range: 0-8

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The Kissing Hand
Author: Audrey PennAge Range: 0-8

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Stellaluna
Author: Janell CannonAge Range: 0-8

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Night Shift Daddy
Author: Eileen SpinelliAge Range: 0-8

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My Red Balloon
Author: Eve BuntingAge Range: 0-8

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Me On The Map
Author: Joan SweeneyAge Range: 0-8

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Love You Forever
Author: Robert MunschAge Range: 0-8

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Kiss Good Night
Author: Amy HestAge Range: 0-8

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In My Heart
Author: Molly BangAge Range: 0-8

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I Love You So
Author: Marianne RichmondAge Range: 0-8

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I Love You Because You’re You
Author: Liza BakerAge Range: 0-8

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I Love It When You Smile
Author: Sam McBratneyAge Range: 0-8

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How Many Stars in the Sky
Author: Lenny HortAge Range: 0-8

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Guess How Much I Love You
Author: Sam McBratneyAge Range: 0-8

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Bearable Moments
Author: Christopher M. JuddAge Range: 0-8

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Tomas and the Library Lady
Author: Pat MoraAge Range: 0-8
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When Duty Calls (Uncle Sam’s Kids)
Author: Angela Sportelli-RehakAge Range: 0-8

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Moving Again Mom (Uncle Sam’s Kids)
Author: Angela Sportelli-RehakAge Range: 0 - 8

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When Dad’s at Sea
Author: Mindy L. Pelton & Robert Grant SteeleAge Range: 0-8

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The Soldier’s Night Before Christmas
Author: Trish HollandAge Range: 0 - 8
Tags: 0 - 8, military
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Pilot Mom
Author: Kathleen Brenner DubleAge Range: 0 - 8
Jenny’s mom is a military pilot who is leaving soon on a training mission. Jenny and her best friend get to go to the air base with her mother to see her plane, learn about the equipment she wears, and talk about separation. This is an educational and loving story.
Filed Under: Connecting During Separation, Great Illustrated Books
Oh Baby the Places You’ll Go: A Book To Read in Utero
Author: Dr. SeussAge Range: 0-8

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Love, Lizzie: Letters to a Military Mom
Author: Lisa Tucker McElroyAge Range: 0 - 8
Lizzie is nine years old and her mother is deployed overseas. She has a great idea to help her mom stay in touch with her…she will write letters and draw maps of all the places she has been while her mom is away. The story includes tips for helping children of military families.
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Boo Boo Bear’s Mission
Author: M.L. SatherAge Range: 0 - 8

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Valentine
Author: Carol CarrickAge Range: 0-8

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The Wednesday Surprise
Author: Eve BuntingAge Range: 0-8

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Nanna Upstairs and Nanna Downstairs
Author: Tomi de PaolaAge Range: 0-8

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I Loved You Before You Were Born
Author: Anne BowenAge Range: 0-8

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Will You Come Back for Me?
Author: Ann TompertAge Range: 0-8

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