School Library Pack 1 (The Wishing Tree; Perch, Mrs. Sackets, and Crow's Nest; Night Catch; The Impossible Patriotism Project; Love, Lizzie: Letters to a Military Mom)

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. (picture book)

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. (picture book)

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! (picture book)

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. (picture book)