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.