Title
Brave Like Me
Illustrator
Lori Epstein
Publisher
National Geographic Children's Books
Pages
48 pages
Publication Year
2016
ISBN
9781426323607
Genre
realism
Topic
Family Relationships; Military families; parent in the military; mother in the military; father in the military
Annotation
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.
Grade Level
PK-1
Family Formation
multiple
Main Character
none
Diversity Impact
direct
Race/Ethnicities
multiple
Awards
SEASONAL SHOWCASE Lions and Lambs, 2016; None
Keywords
children of military personnel; separation; sadness; saying goodbye
Item Type
Fiction
Format
picturebook
STARS Citation
Kerley, Barbara, "Brave Like Me" (2016). DIVerse Families. 838.
http://stars.library.ucf.edu/diversefamilies/838