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Age Range
3 - 7
Genre
picture book
Copyright Year
2025-08-26
Page Count
24
Publisher
Silver Dolphin Books
Grade Level
Pre-K - 2nd
ISBN
9781667209432
Lexile
AD520
Themes
military families

Sometimes Apart Always in My Heart: Helping military families send love from far away

Written by Tish Rabe and Illustrated by Gill Guile

Sometimes Apart, Always in My Heart is dedicated to all the brave service members who sacrifice so much to defend and protect our freedom and to the children who wait for them to come home. Written in rhyme by bestselling children's author Tish Rabe and featuring hand-painted illustrations by award-winning artist Gill Guile, the book introduces the Bear Family, who are serving their country while Daddy Bear is away on military assignment. This heartwarming story will help every family know what it means to count the days until they are all together again.

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MY FAVORITES
Age Range
3 - 7
Genre
picture book
Copyright Year
2025-08-26
Page Count
24
Publisher
Silver Dolphin Books
Grade Level
Pre-K - 2nd
ISBN
9781667209432
Lexile
AD520
Themes
military families
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