Peacebound Trains

A parent might reach for this book when their child is missing a deployed parent or trying to understand a difficult family history involving war or immigration. Sumi waits anxiously for the train that will bring her mother, a U.S. Army soldier, home. To comfort her, Sumi's grandmother shares the story of her own childhood escape from Seoul during the Korean War. This gentle, poignant book weaves together past and present, exploring themes of anxiety, family love, and resilience. It's a powerful and reassuring story for children ages 7 to 10 that validates their feelings of worry while framing them within a larger family legacy of strength and survival.