Sometimes We Were Brave

By Pat Brisson
"Being brave means doing what you're supposed to do even though you're afraid."
Jerome has a mom who is a Sailor and he explains what it is like when she has to leave for a long period of time to go out to sea. This book is a great way to talk about family situations and how everyone has a different and unique family. Military families are also something that could be talked about more in school - what is it like to not see your dad for a whole year? I really liked this book because it is Jerome's mother who is away a sea (instead of dad), which made this book that much more unique. A great pick for a classroom library.

Ages: 5-7