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WOW: Women on Writing’s Blog Book Tour: Review of “All Eyes on Alexandra”

Jan 7, 2019Strength 4 Spousesfamily, Product Reviewbook review, children's books, family, family structure, migration, moving

Synopsis “All Eyes on Alexandra” is a children’s book that details the story of a migrating crane family. Alexandra is the curious crane, known to wander. Her curiosity about the world sets her up to be a great leader in the migration journey, once she gains the trust of her concerned family. This children’s book…

How to Help Children Adapt to a New Environment

Dec 31, 2018Strength 4 Spousesfamily, Guest Postauthor, children's books, moving, moving overseas, PCS

*Guest Post from Author Anna Levine* Moving on! Packing up and moving to a new home, a new country and an unfamiliar environment isunsettling. We can learn a lot from how animals adapt to changes. In my picture book, All Eyeson Alexandra, the flock prepares for their journey. “They clean their coats and dye their…

Children’s Book Review-Deployment: One of Our Pieces is Missing

Apr 24, 2018Strength 4 Spouses7 CommentsProduct Reviewbook, change, children's books, deployment, emotions, experiences, family, family structure, military, military life, reading

To celebrate month of the military child, I have partnered with the National Center for Youth Issues to review a new book for military children that is hot off the press. This book is written by Julia Cook, M.S. She is a well-known national author of children’s books, counselor, and an expert on parenting. To…