Kaylee's Big Move: A Military Family Story

Kaylee's Big Move: A Military Family StoryPart of The PACE Initiative: A Military Family Story Series."I got this... I'm a military brat.".Meet Kaylee, a nine-year-old who knows that being a "military brat" is an adventure that lets her see the world, but it also means facing the "silent burdens" of frequent change. When her Dad brings home a big important envelope from his Air Force "sponsor," Kaylee's world is turned upside down: her family is moving... again.Through Kaylee's eyes, young readers will navigate the emotional rollercoaster of a military relocation: - The "Little Goodbyes" The bittersweet process of packing a whole house into cardboard squares.- The Big Transition: Saying goodbye to best friends like Emma and watching their old street disappear out the back window of the car.- A New Beginning: Entering the gates of "Base Housing" and facing the echoing silence of a brand-new, empty house.Just when the move feels most overwhelming, Kaylee's younger sister, Sky, offers a reminder of bravery, and a new friend named Mia helps the first day of school feel a little less scary. Kaylee ultimately discovers the most important lesson of all: while moving means leaving a home they loved, military families "carry the best parts" of their lives with them wherever they go.Why This Book is Essential for Military Families: - Authentic Perspective: Based on the author's real-life experience of moving seven times and attending eight different schools.- Resilience-Building: Functions as an emotional support tool to help children process the sadness and worry that can accompany a move.- Kid-Friendly Language: Introduces concepts like "Air Force sponsors" and "Base Housing" in a comforting, relatable way.- A Purchase with a Purpose: Created by the PACE Initiative (a program of Heart of an Ace Inc.), 100% of the proceeds from this book fund free services for active duty Airmen and veterans, including emergency micro-grants and comfort kits for children.Help your child find their "inner brat" strength and realize that no family carries the load alone

Pagina's: 30, Paperback, Independently published