Don't Forget, God Bless Our Troops

Written by Dr Jill Biden · Illustrated by Raúl Colón

A young girl navigates life while her father is deployed, finding comfort in small acts of love.

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32 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Natalie's father is deployed, leaving her to face a year without him. Proud yet longing for his return, she finds solace in baking treats with her Nana and video calls that bridge the distance. Supported by her community, Natalie learns the power of connection and resilience. But nothing compares to the joy of her father's homecoming. How will she cope with the challenges of separation, and what surprises await when her family is reunited?

From the publisher

Inspired by her own granddaughter Natalie, Vice President Joe Biden’s wife, Jill, tells a story through a child’s eyes of what family life is like when a parent is at war across the world.

When her father leaves for a year of being at war, Natalie knows that she will miss him. Natalie is proud of her father, but there is nothing to stop her from wishing he was home. Some things do help her feel better. Natalie works with her Nana to send her dad and the other service men and women cookies and treats they have made. Natalie, her mom, and her brother can see and talk to Dad over the computer, and the kindness of friends at school and at church help her feel supported and loved. But there is nothing like the day when her Dad comes home at last.

At a glance

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 32
Reading age: 5–8
Audience: Picture
Lexile: 510L

Themes & topics

Books about America Books about war Books about family Books about social themes Books about new experiences

What readers & critics say

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“A touching reminder about the bravery, sacrifice, and service from our troops and their families, told from the perspective of a young girl whose father is in the military and is brave while he's away. The illustrations aren't my favorite, but the story is an important one.”

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