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Storybooks for Military Children

"Please note, www.mfrc.ca and Mission Information Line have been updated and replaced. It is now CFMWS.ca and Family Information Line (FIL). FIL can be reached at 1-800-866-4546 or by email [email protected]. The contents of these classics children’s storybooks (Joey's Mom is Going Away and My Mom is a Soldier) will be reviewed and updated in Fiscal Year 23-24. Thank you for your understanding.”


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Joey's Mom is Going Away

Written by Natalie Connolly
Illustrated by Patt Devine

Joey's Mom is Going Away supports children who are separated from a parent. Using text, illustrations and activities the story takes children into Joey the beaver’s world as he copes with his mother’s absence.
Joey's Mom is Going Away
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My Mom is a Soldier

Written by Shawn Belisle
Illustrations by Donald V. Belisle

My Mom is a Soldier for parents and educators of military children ages 4 to 8 years is intended to educate and support children during the often emotional and stressful posting season.
My Mom is a Soldier