I Move a Lot and That's Okay

Written by Shermaine Perry-Knights

A boy in a military family faces the ups and downs of moving again.

4.7 Goodreads · 28 ratings

40 pages· ~640L· AR ~4.2

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Bookroo's summary

Axel moves a lot because of his mom's job in the Army. This picture book follows the excitement and the worries of starting over as a military kid, with family activities and ideas to make each move easier.

From the publisher

Named Best of the Best 2021 by the Black Caucus of the American Library Association (BCALA).Celebrate Military Kids with this Picture BookI Move A Lot and That's Okay captures the ups and downs of what it's like to move as a military-connected kid.Full of fun, and vibrant illustrations, the messages highlight all the things that military-connected children experience complete with family activities and ideas to make moves easier during PCS season. Inside you will find a diverse military family of different races and gender.Moving with kids means a lot of social, emotional, and physical change. This book validates their experiences, feelings, and thoughts. Understanding more about their world helps children learn to handle feelings of loss associated with moving to a new home.This book will encourage important conversations about: MovingMaking new friendsAnxietyBig feelingsNew environmentsProblem-solvingPositive mental healthAccepting each other's differencesPerfect for all children. 6 to 10 years old.

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