National Military Appreciation Month is an observance that is meant to raise awareness and encourage celebration and appreciation of those who serve — or have served — in the U.S. Armed Forces. As time marches on, the number of moms who are deployed has increased, making our hearts happy to see books for kids that address the fear, loneliness, and pride of a parent in the military. this observance runs from May 1 to May 31 every year.
Here are some National Military Appreciation Month Books for Kids
Daddy, You Are My Hero: Deployment Book for Kids | Journal Diary for Writing and Drawing Messages to Military AND Mom, You Are My Hero: Deployment Book for Kids | Journal Diary for Writing and Drawing Messages to Military
These books are not storytime read as much as they are a special way for kids to communicate with deployed loved ones. This simple notebook is a beautiful way for kids to write messages and draw pictures to either send in a care package or give as a gift upon reunion to the military hero in their life.
When You Are Away by Dominique James Ed.D.
Nothing is the same when a parent has to leave home for a while. See how things are different for these military kids when their dad goes on deployment. Within the pages of this colorful book, kids will learn that they are not the only ones.
“It is a quick read that addresses what happens to the whole rather than one person when a family member is away.”~ Amazon Reviewer
Hero Mom by Melinda Hardin
The moms in the book are superheroes. They may not leap over tall buildings, and they may not have super-human speed. But these moms construct buildings, fly planes, and make tanks roll. They do all kinds of things to help create a safer world. These superheroes are moms. Military moms. Hero moms.
**Note: Check out Hero Dad by the same author!
Comparing superhero abilities to the many amazing abilities, tasks, and expertise women in the military have is uplifting and eye-opening to young readers who may or may not have family in the military. This book belongs in every school and public library and is a MUST-have for any child with a loved one who has served or is serving.~ Amazon Reviewer
My 1st Book of Military Superheroes: Learn about the United States Armed Forces : Army, Navy, Marine, Coast Guard, Air Force and Space Force (For Kids and Toddlers 3-5 years) by Sara Kale (Author)
Introduce your little ones to the heroic world of our Armed Forces with My 1st Book of Military Superheroes! This engaging book is designed for kids aged 2-5 years and offers a fun-filled journey into the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, and the exciting Space Force. Children will learn fascinating facts about these brave men and women who serve and protect our country through captivating illustrations and simple language.
Key Features include easy-to-understand language and eye-catching illustrations for young readers, ideas for homeschool or classroom learning, and learning and appreciation opportunities for our troops
One More Thing
Making reading an adventure is a great way to help them increase their desire to learn and keep them interested as well. Setting aside time as a family and selecting a summer reading list is a great way to not only make the idea of reading more exciting but also to involve kids in voicing their thoughts and options on what it is that they would like to read.
The ABC’s of BookJumping: The Best of Jump Into a Book by Valarie Budayr and Rebecca Flansburg allows frustrated parents of reluctant readers to enjoy hand-picked book reviews and unique companion activities that will reignite your child’s love of reading and encourage screen-free family time.
What if you could “live” inside the pages of the children’s books your family reads? What if you could enjoy the same adventures as the characters? Bookjumping is taking the solitary act of reading a book and transforming it into an event that can be shared with others. It’s the process of pulling books off shelves and stories off pages. It’s making kids’ books come ALIVE by “jumping” inside the pages. Readers of this ebook will enjoy hand-picked book reviews and unique companion activities that will reignite your child’s love of reading and encourage screen-free family time.
“This fun picture-book-based e-book contains over 150 hand-picked book reviews, unique book-inspired activities, and recipes. Just in time for #summer reading!” Amazon reviewer
We purposely made this book an ebook for the “portability factor” and affordable to fit every budget and family need.
Go here for more details on what you can expect from this awesome ebook and learn more about the authors.
Grab your copy of The ABCs of BookJumping: The Best of Jump Into a Book on Kindle HERE.
Happy Reading!
