Books for Children coping with the deployment of a parent in the military or public service.

In My Hero, some of the brightest lights from around the globe share -- in their own words -- stories about the people who have been the greatest source of strength and inspiration to them. With essays by military heroes, political leaders, and Nobel Prize winners, sports heroes, firefighters, scientists, and schoolteachers -- and with an introduction by basketball legend, businessman, and philanthropist Earvin "Magic" Johnson -- this collection gathers individuals who themselves are shining examples to tell us about the people who have illuminated their own lives. • How did Dana Reeve come to find such grit and grace when her fairy-tale prince was thrown from his real-life steed, paralyzed from the neck down? • What traits of baseball great Ted Williams have inspired war hero Senator John McCain since childhood? • What impact did Nelson Mandela have on boxing legend Muhammad Ali? • Why does one of the all-time greats of baseball, Yogi Berra, believe that he owes each of his legendary home runs to his brothers? • How did Michael J. Fox find a woman who would walk away from a spectacular career in finance in order to fight for a cure for Parkinson's disease at the helm of his nonprofit foundation? • Why does John Glenn, a man who flew into space twice and served a quarter century on the Senate floor, look up to his own wife, Annie Glenn, as the true hero in the family? In a world hungry for good examples, My Hero reminds us that heroes come in all shapes and sizes. It also teaches us that the words and deeds of those who inspire us are as varied as the stars that illuminate the night. The editors of My Hero and the contributors are donating all royalties from this book to the nonprofit My Hero Project.

This touching collection of stories written by people of all ages and backgrounds will honor the most important woman in everyoneÆs lifeùtheir mother. Sons and daughters can show Mom how heroic she is and how grateful they are for her daily acts of kindness, gentle guidance, solid wisdom, and willingness to always put family first. From a mother who helped her teenage daughter beat depression to one who hand-built a desk from scraps for her aspiring-writer son, this collection provides plenty of stories to uniquely express oneÆs gratitude and admiration for their mother, or mother figure, who played a starring role in their life. Children will be able to give her a gift that touches her heart and that sheÆll be proud to display. Finally, MomÆs everyday heroic deeds will not go unnoticed.

Mama of ten Abbie Halberstadt helps women humbly and gracefully rise to the high calling of motherhood without settling for mediocrity or losing their minds in the process. Motherhood is a challenge. Unfortunately, our worldly culture offers moms little in the way of real help. Mamas only connect to celebrate surviving another day and to share in their misery rather than rejoice in what God has done and to build each other up in hard times. There has a be a better way, a biblical way, for mamas to grow and thrive. As a daughter of Christ, you have been called to be more than an average mama. Attaining excellence doesn’t have to be unsettling but it will take committed focus and a desire to parent well according to God’s grace and for His glory. M is for Mama offers advice, encouragement, and scripturally sound strategies seasoned with a little bit of humor to help you embrace the challenge of biblical motherhood and raise your children with love and wisdom. Mama, you are worthy of the awesome responsibility God has given you. Now it’s time to start believing you can live up to it.

A child describes his dad, who may not have super powers, but is still wonderful.

When the tide of life threatens to pull her under, Melanie Akamu discovers an unexpected lifeline in the most unlikely of places. Battling a relentless cancer diagnosis, 17-year-old Melanie finds solace in the healing waters of her Hawaiian home. But when she encounters Kona, a critically injured dolphin entangled in a fishing net, their fates become inexplicably intertwined. As Melanie fights for her life, she discovers a renewed purpose in Kona's struggle for survival. Together with Chase, the new guy with a troubled past, Melanie launches a daring campaign to save Kona and expose the corporate giant responsible for devastating their ocean paradise. But as her own health deteriorates, Melanie must confront the possibility that saving Kona might be her final legacy. In a race against time, Melanie learns that sometimes the biggest waves of change start with the smallest ripples of hope. Will her unwavering spirit be enough to turn the tide not just for Kona, but for herself and the entire community? "Kona" is a heart-wrenching tale of courage, love, and the unbreakable bond between a girl and a dolphin. It reminds us that even in our darkest moments, we have the power to create our own waves of change.