Operation: Military Kids has come up with a collection of books (see list below) that could be useful for children of varying ages in varying situations. If your library is interested in receiving a copy of these books, you can send a note with a description of what you plan to do (a special program, a display, or something else) to our new state consultant, Tessa Schmidt (tessa.schmidt @ dpi.wi.gov). You might get one of four sets of books (see list below).
At the Summer Library Program Workshop, Krissa from the Roberts Public Library told us about a project her 4-H club is pursuing. They are making polar fleece blankets to send to service people. They have a lofty gola and would love to have help making the blankets. Directions:
- 1 1/2 – 2 yards of fleece
- Cut a 5″ x 5″ square in each corner
- Cut 1.5″ x 5″ strips all around
- For a single blanket: tie a single knot on each cut–not too tight!
- For a double blanket: tie top and bottom together–not too tight!
If you decide to do this as a project this summer (or this month), contact Leah (langby @ iflsweb.org) for information on where to send them.
Operation: Military Kids Reading Collection
Birth through Kindergarten
**Brisson , P. (2011). Sometimes We Were Brave
**Bunting, E. 2005. My Red Balloon
**Demarest, C. 2005. Alpha Bravo Charlie.
**Holland, T. & C. Ford. 2006. The Soldiers’ Night before Christmas.
**McBride, S (2008). My Mommy Wears Combat Boots
**Parr, T. (2005). Feelings Book
**Pyne, G. Lulu’s Rose Colored Glasses
**Redman, M. (2008). The Wishing Tree
**Spelman, C. M. (2003). When I Feel Good About Myself
**Taback, S. (2007). I Miss You Everyday
**Ziefert, H. (2007). When Daddy Travels
**Ziefert, H. (2007). When Mommy Travels
Grades 1 – 4
**dePaola, T. (2007). Why? The War Years
**Ehrmantraut, B. (2005). Night Catch
**Gantos, J. (2003). Jack A Drift: Frouth Grade Without a Clue (Jack Henry)
**Greive, B.T. (2005). The Blue Day Book for Kids: A Lesson in Cheering Yourself Up
**Hoff, S. 1993. Captain Cat
**Ingram, L. & Lee, M. (2008). That’s My Hope: Featuring a Gallery of Multi-generational Artwork
**Lee, M. (2005). The Hero In My Pocket
**Madison, A. (2008). 100 Days and 99 Nights
**Marsh, C. (2003). Someone I Love Went Off to War…What Do I Do Now
**McElroy, L. 2005. Love, Lizzie: Letters to a Military Mom.
**Norman, G. (2009). Stars Above Us
**Pelton, M.L. 2004. When Dad’s at Sea
**Penn, A. 1993. The Kissing Hand.
**Testa, M. (2003). Almost Forever
**Wilson, K. (2007). How to Bake an American Pie
**Woodson, J. (2004). Coming on Home Soon
Grades 5 – 8
**Ellis, D. (2008). Off to War: Voices of Soldiers’ Children
**Franklin, K. L., (1999). Dove Song
**Hannigan, K. 2004. Ida B:–and Her Plans to Maximize Fun, Avoid Disaster,and (Possibly) Save the World.
**Mochizuki, K. 1995. Heroes.
**Mead, A. 1999. Soldier Mom
**Peck, R. 2007. On the Wings of Heroes.
**Skeers, L. 2007. The Impossible Patriotism Project.
**Sullivan, J. L. (2007). Annie’s War
**Wolf, V., E. (1999). Bat 6
**Voigt, C. 1986. Dicey’s Song.
Grades 9 – 12
**Conroy, P. (1976). The Great Santini
**Ellis, D. 2003. Mud City.
**Ellis, D. 2002. Parvanna’s Journey.
**Myers, W., D. (2008). Sunrise Over Fallujah
**Paulsen, G. (1998). Soldier’s Heart
**Rottman, S. L. (2009). Out of the Blue
**Sherman, M. & Sherman, D., My Story