Military Life: Stories and Poems for Children

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. Moonbeam Childrens Book Awards - Gold Medal Midwest Book Awards - Finalist 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