Ultimate Kids Holiday Pack (Night Catch; The Impossible Patriotism Project; Love, Lizzie: Letters to a Military Mom; When Dad's at Sea; My Red Balloon; The Wishing Tree; and Deployment Journal for Kids)

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This collection of outstanding books is the perfect holiday gift for a military child! Includes 7 popular books: Night Catch; When Dad's at Sea; The Impossible Patriotism Project; My Red Balloon; Love, Lizzie: Letters to a Military Mom; The Wishing Tree; and Deployment Journal for Kids. More details...

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Night Catch by Brenda Ehrmantraut
When a soldier's work takes him half-way around the world, he enlists the help of the North Star for anightly game of catch with his son. Night Catch is a timeless story that connects families while they are apart and offers comforting hope for their reunion.
When Dad's at Sea by Mindy Pelton
Emily�s dad is in the military and sometimes he has to leave for months at a time. Emily knows her dad�s job is important, but she doesn�t want him to leave! Her dad tells her how he copes with his sadness, and he even makes her a paper chain to count down the days of his trip. Still, Emily is very sad when he leaves. But as each day goes by, it begins to get a little bit easier. Her mom is there to help, and with each link Emily takes down from the paper chain, she is one day closer to her dad�s return. When she makes a friend whose dad has also shipped out, she realizes that she is not the only one who feels like she does. They count down the days together and celebrate their fathers� return.
The Impossible Patriotism Project by Linda Skeers, illustrated by Ard Hoyt

Caleb�s class is making projects that represent patriotism to display at Parents� Night. Molly dresses up like the Statue of Liberty and Kareem draws a map of the United States. But Caleb can�t think of a single way to show what patriotism means to him. Besides, his dad can�t even come to Parents� Night because he is far away, serving as a soldier. Then, when Caleb really starts thinking about his dad and what he is doing for the country, inspiration finally strikes!
My Red Balloon by Eve Bunting, illustrated by Maryann Cocca-Leffler
A boy takes his red balloon to greet his Navy dad, who has been away at sea for months.
Love, Lizzie: Letters to a Military Mom by Lisa Tucker McElroy

Nine-year-old Lizzie writes to her mother, who is deployed overseas during wartime, and includes maps that show her mother what Lizzie has been thinking and doing. Includes nonfiction tips for helping children of military families.
The Wishing Tree by Mary Redman, Illust by Christina Rodriguez

Amanda understands her dad is making the world a better place, but it doesn�t make his deployment any easier. After mulling over ways she can support her dad, Amanda creates a small wishing tree in her room, writing her hopes and prayers on yellow ribbons that she ties onto the branches. As Amanda wishes for her dad to enjoy good meals, make new friends, and return safely, the little tree comes to life with yellow ribbons of hope. Includes information about wishing trees.
Deployment Journal for Kids by Rachel Robertson

This wonderful journal gives children a special place to record feelings and events during a loved one's military deployment. Helps children better understand deployments, express and communicate their feelings, and tell their own story. Contains calendar pages, journal writing prompts, interesting facts about common deployment locations, military definitions, helpful ideas, and a pocket to keep mementos.

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