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Brave Like Me Hardcover – Illustrated, April 12, 2016
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When someone is serving our country, far from home, everyone in their family has to be brave. Including -- and sometimes especially -- the kids. This book speaks to all kids in this situation in telling the story of a boy and a girl with parents away on duty. It captures the children's worries, fears, trials, and triumphs while waiting for their parents to return from service. Although the narrative tells one universal tale, the photographs depict multiple perspectives so that every reader has someone they can relate to. In the end, each child finds the strength and patience to endure the wait, showing admirable bravery and inspiring us all. An afterword looks further at the meaning of bravery and offers resources for helping kids deal with transition, deployment, and separation.
- Reading age4 - 8 years
- Print length48 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- Grade levelPreschool - 3
- Lexile measureAD520L
- Dimensions9.55 x 0.6 x 11.2 inches
- PublisherNational Geographic Kids
- Publication dateApril 12, 2016
- ISBN-109781426323607
- ISBN-13978-1426323607
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"Although this book will have special meaning for those children whose parents or caregivers are serving in the military, it’s also a valuable resource for those looking to understand more about the children of military families and their unique needs... An important book for comfort, support, and education." -- Booklist
"In this expansively designed book, the photos tell the stories not only of the deployed mothers and fathers far away but of the frustrations and worries and coping strategies of the children left behind... Children of soldiers might be comforted knowing there are others in the same situation, but all children will have their eyes opened to the challenges families face when one or both parents serve far away from home. " -- The Horn Book
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- ASIN : 1426323603
- Publisher : National Geographic Kids; Illustrated edition (April 12, 2016)
- Language : English
- Hardcover : 48 pages
- ISBN-10 : 9781426323607
- ISBN-13 : 978-1426323607
- Reading age : 4 - 8 years
- Lexile measure : AD520L
- Grade level : Preschool - 3
- Item Weight : 1.01 pounds
- Dimensions : 9.55 x 0.6 x 11.2 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #212,296 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #810 in Children's Parents Books
- #1,575 in Children's Explore the World Books (Books)
- #2,400 in Children's Books on Emotions & Feelings (Books)
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The best thing about writing children's books is that I get to follow my curiosity--around the world and even into outer space.
Come visit my website to see the stories I tell. www.barbarakerley.com
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Pros: This would be an extremely helpful book for kids whose parents are traveling abroad in any capacity. The large clear photos and simple text focus more on the kids’ day-to-day lives and their feelings about separation than on the activities their parents are engaged in.
Cons: Although many overseas workers are mentioned in the section at the end, the photos included are only of military personnel.









