About This Book
Reach for this book when your child starts asking questions about who you were before you were a parent, or if they are struggling to find their own sense of 'home' during a period of transition. It is a beautiful tool for helping children realize that their parents were once young, uncertain, and adventurous too. Through a dual narrative of poems, a young girl discovers her mother's childhood journals written while traveling the world as a military brat. It explores themes of family legacy, the bittersweet nature of moving, and the comfort of generational bonds. The mixed-media illustrations and accessible verse make it a gentle, sophisticated read for elementary and middle-schoolers, perfect for opening a door to your own family history.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book deals with the loneliness of being a military child and the frequent uprooting of one's life. The approach is secular and deeply realistic, focusing on the emotional weight of goodbyes. The resolution is hopeful, emphasizing that home is found in people and memories rather than a single zip code.
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